Eldon Pippin
AppleOrigin and History
Not described in source.
Tree
Not described in source.
Fruit
Size and Form Small, round, somewhat oblate.
Stem Not described in source.
Cavity Not described in source.
Calyx and Basin Ribbed near the calyx.
Skin Yellow, shaded or covered with crimson next the sun.
Flesh and Flavor Yellowish, very juicy, sweet, rich, aromatic.
Core and Seeds Not described in source.
Season
December to April.
Uses
Not described in source.
Subtypes and Variants
Not described in source.
Other
Not described in source.
Book Sources
Described in 1 period pomological work
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Eldon Pippin. Fruit small, round, somewhat oblate, ribbed near the calyx, yellow, shaded or covered with crimson next the sun. Flesh yellowish, very juicy, sweet, rich, aromatic. December to April. (Hogg.)