Ribston Pippin
Malus domestica
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Description
Ribston Pippin, also Glory of York, is one of England's most historically significant heritage apples, first recorded at Ribston Hall in Yorkshire in the early 18th century. Long thought the parent of Cox Orange Pippin (DNA work now favours Margil), it is a triploid needing two diploid pollinators. Fruitfool NZ records an April-May harvest with intense, rich, aromatic sweet-sharp flavour, excellent for fresh eating, cooking and cider; Orange Pippin notes flavour peaks a month after picking. Present in NZ collections (Orange Pippin tree register). A firm-fleshed, distinguished dessert apple for the connoisseur.
Characteristics
Fruit Size
Medium/Large
Skin Colour
Yellow-green with russet and red flush
Flesh Texture
Firm
Harvest Timing (NZ)
Late
Storage Life
Moderate
Pollination Group / Partners
Triploid - plant with two diploid pollinators
Notes
Yorkshire heritage early 1700s; triploid; flavour improves in store; dessert, culinary and cider.
Fruit Use
Multi-purpose
Flavour Profile
Intense, Rich, Aromatic, sweet-sharp