Small shiny yellow fruit, sometimes striped red. Crisp, crunchy, hard flesh.
USDA identification images for Kerry Pippin
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Visitor reviews
- 19 Jun 2016 MISSOURI, United StatesMy Kerry Pippen, a graft from seedsaver farm in Decorah, Iawa, is about five years old, going to be a heavy bearer, and appears to be fire blight immune and cedar apple rust immune.... so far. Waiting to see about scab, none so far and no mildew yet either.
- 18 Oct 2015 ARIZONA, United StatesI had the great fortune of encountering this variety while visiting family in southern Surrey. They were a bit on the small side and not very showy in terms of colour. I could never have imagined their wonderous flavour based their humble exterior. They remain the shining star at the core of my greatest apple-eating moment. Each one was lightly crisp, with a bright sweetness that I found profoundly satisfying. I must admit, that day, and those apples, awakened some new appreciation of apples within me... and for that I am forever thankful.
- 01 Sep 2013 GALWAY, IrelandExcellent flavour, won the taste test at Fridays Market when we had 6 varieties of heritage apple for sale/ taste. Crunchy and sweet, good lunch box size, regular cropper. We have some bitter pit, but the soil is a very high pH.
Tree register
United States
- Dan Spratlen in Camano Island, WASHINGTON / USA
- Dan Spratlen in Camano Island, WASHINGTON / USA
- g Joseph Jordan in WEST CHESTER, PA
- Jerry Hudgins in Point Reyes Station, CALIFORNIA
- John Horrell in Petaluma, CALIFORNIA
- Stephen Sain in Los Lunas, NEW MEXICO
- Velvie Mckenzie in Jackson, OH
Spring blossom records for this variety
2020 season
- 14th April 2020 - tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States
2019 season
- 15th March 2019 - tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States
2017 season
- 24th April 2017 - tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States
2011 season
- May 2011 - tree owned by Dan in Camano Island, United States
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Harvest records for this variety
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: Ireland
- Introduced: 1802
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1907-004
Identification
- Country of origin: Ireland
- Period of origin: 1800 - 1849
Growing
- Flowering group: 2
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Kerry Pippin:
United States
California
- Arroyo Community Garden, Petaluma
Iowa
- Wilson's Orchard, Iowa City
Wisconsin
- Cattleana Ranch, Poygan Township/Omro
References
- Apples of England (1948)
Author: Taylor