USDA Pomological Watercolor (1886–1942)· Heiges, Bertha artistSource ↗
Blanc d'Espagne
Malus domestica Borkh. Borkh.
Dessert
Elgin Pippin is a yellow dessert apple of good size and attractive appearance, belonging to the Fall Pippin class. It has firm, crisp flesh with a subacid flavor and a juicy texture. Although meritorious, it does not excel other varieties of its season and is not recommended for planting in New York, with a harvest season extending from September to December.
Flavor & Texture
subacidjuicycrispfirmtenderjuicy
Best Uses
fresh_eating
1 historical watercolor from the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection (1886–1942) included in the gallery above. Public domain.
Origin & History
- Status
- heritage
subacidcrisptender
References
- UK National Fruit Collection
- 6736