American Pippin

Measured Phenotype

Fruit height

74.2 mm

source: NFC

Fruit width

83.7 mm

source: NFC

Each value is the highest-precedence :Assertion attached to this cultivar; full provenance (year, evidence type, confidence) is preserved in the graph.

An old variety noted for exceptional keeping qualities (up to a year) and suitability for cooking and cider. The fruit is medium, oblate, with dull red skin streaked with green, rough surface with russet dots, and hard, coarse, moderately juicy flesh with mild subacid flavor. Valued in Northern New York and Canada for hardiness and late-keeping ability.

Flavor & Texture

Best Uses

Lineage

Origin & History

Status

heritage

Origin type

open pollinated seedling

Known by

≥ 1800

References

UK National Fruit Collection

2497

MUNQ ID

19