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Cellini
Malus domestica Borkh. Borkh.
Culinary
Measured Phenotype
- Fruit height
- 60.3 mm
- Fruit width
- 72.8 mm
source: NFC
source: NFC
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
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