Cellini

Malus domestica Borkh. Borkh.

Culinary

Origin

Vauxhall, United Kingdom

Measured Phenotype

Fruit height: 60.3 mm
Fruit width: 72.8 mm

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

A culinary apple of above-medium size with rich deep yellow skin mottled and streaked red, white tender juicy flesh with brisk flavor. Originated with Mr. Leonard Phillips of Vauxhall and bears strong resemblance to Nonesuch, probably derived from it. In use October and November.

Flavor & Texture

briskpleasantly flavoredtenderjuicy

Best Uses

cooking

1 historical watercolor from the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection (1886–1942) included in the gallery above. Public domain.

Lineage

Parents

Emperor Nonsuch

Offspring

Chorister Boy Grimoldby Golden Laxton's Superb Duchess of Bedford Ellison's Orange Exquisite Foster's Seedling Glebe Gold Herring's Pippin James Lawson Laxton's Pearmain

Origin & History

Status: unknown
Original breeder: Mr. Leonard Phillips

brisk

References

UK National Fruit Collection: 1022
Wikidata: Q10444683
MUNQ ID: 110
Cited authority (Hogg 1851): Hort