Filippa

Apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Raised in about 1880 by Filippa Johannsen of Hundstrup, South Fyn Island, Denmark. Received a First Class Certificate by the Danish Horticultural Society. Fruits have fine, tender flesh, with a subacid and slightly sweet flavour.

Synonyms:
Danskt Filippeapple, Filippa's Aeble, Filippa's Apfel

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Parentage:
Gravenstein x Unknown

Accession No.
1927 - 023   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Filippa

References:
a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
b. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register