Greenup's Pippin
AppleGreenup's Pippin
Origin/History An English apple. Described by Hogg as popular and highly esteemed in its native region.
Tree Hardy and an abundant bearer.
Fruit Above medium size, roundish in form with a prominent rib on one side. Skin pale straw color, bright red on the sun-exposed side.
Flesh/Flavor Pale yellowish-white, tender, juicy, sweet, with a brisk quality.
Season October to December.
Uses Not described in source.
Subtypes/Variants Not described in source.
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— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)Greenup's Pippin. Greenup's Pippin. This English Apple is described by Hogg as popular and highly esteemed, the tree being hardy and an abundant bearer. Fruit above medium, roundish, with on one side a prominent rib, pale straw color, bright red next the sun. Flesh pale yellowish white, tender, juicy, sweet, brisk. October to December.