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Upton Pyne apple

Primarily a cooking variety, notable for a delicate pineapple-like flavour. Cooks to puree.

USDA identification images for Upton Pyne

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.

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    Harvest records for this variety

    2011 season

    • 2nd week November  2011  - tree owned by Mr in Exeter, United Kingdom

    2009 season

    • 2nd week September  2009  - tree owned by John in Exeter, United Kingdom

    Origins

    • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
    • Parentage: Unknown
    • Originates from: Devon, England, United Kingdom
    • Introduced: 1910
    • UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1931-009

    Identification

    • Annual cycle: Deciduous

    Using

    • Picking period: early October
    • Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Growing

    • Pollinating others: Average
    • Ploidy: Diploid
    • Bearing regularity: Regular

    Climate

    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)

    Other qualities

    • Scab (Apple and Pear): Some resistance

    Where to buy fresh fruit

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    References

    • Apples of England (1948)
      Author: Taylor

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