Crofton Pippin
AppleCrofton Pippin
Origin and History
An apple from Ireland.
Tree Characteristics
The tree blossoms late in the season. Its fruit-bearing habit is notably distinctive: the apples develop at the ends of the branches, which gives the tree a drooping appearance overall.
Fruit Description
Size and Form
Below medium size, roundish oblate in form.
Color and Surface
Greenish ground color, mostly overspread with red.
Flesh and Flavor
Firm, rich, and juicy.
Season and Storage
Matures December through January — a winter apple suitable for extended storage.
Source: A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900 edition). Downing citation abbreviated as (Ron.) in original.
Note: This entry preserves a relatively concise period description. Additional details on skin texture, dots, cavity, calyx basin, core, or stem characteristics were not provided in the source material.
Book Sources
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Crofton Pippin.
An Apple from Ireland. Tree blossoms late, and bearing its fruit at ends of the branches gives it a drooping appearance.
Fruit below medium size, roundish oblate, greenish, mostly overspread with red. Flesh firm, rich, juicy. December, January. (Ron.)