Padley's Pippin

Apple

Origin/History

An old English apple, also known as Padley's Royal George Pippin.

Tree

Growth habit and productivity: Moderate growth, but quite productive.
Young shoots: Grayish chestnut red.

Fruit

Size: Medium or small.
Form: Roundish oblate.
Skin: Dull greenish yellow, yellow in the sun, with some russet.
Flesh: Yellowish, juicy, rich, brisk acid.
Cavity, calyx, basin, core, and seeds: Not described in source.

Season

December, January.

Uses

Compote.

Book Sources

Described in 1 period pomological work

Downing, Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)

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Padley's Pippin. Compote. Padley's Royal George Pippin. An old English Apple, of moderate growth, but quite productive. Young shoots grayish chestnut red. Fruit medium, or small, roundish oblate, dull greenish yellow, yellow in the sun, with some russet. Flesh yellowish, juicy, rich, brisk acid. December, January.

— A.J. Downing, The Fruits and Fruit Trees of America (1900)

Compote Padley's Royal George Pippin