Sturmer Pippin Apple

Sturmer Pippin arisen from a Ribston core sown by Dillistone, Rectory House, Sturmer, at Haverhill in Suffolk, England. Father variety believed to be Nonpareil as Ribston tree stood near a Nonpareil tree so that the branches grew in between each other. The variety came on the market in 1831.

Sturmer Pippin is also a historically interesting apple because it was brought to Australia in the 19th century by English emigrants, where the apple durability meant that you could export apples to England.

The tree is hardy, and fertility is very high. It has a slightly upright, medium strong growth and achieves medium size. Especially in humid summers there will be some scab on apples.

The apple is of medium size, about 67 mm wide and 56 mm high. The shape is truncated conical in shape. Appearances are smooth. The base color is green that turns into yellowish green or greenish light yellow during storage. Sunny side is more or less covered with brownish-red. Light brown points are thinly scattered over the fruit. The fruit is often covered with reticulated rust patterns. The flesh is greenish white, fine, firm, later brittle and juicy with a strong and pleasant aroma.

The apples are picked as late as possible, from the end of October and into November. Apples can be used from february to june - july(UK). The apple is a good eating apple in spring and early summer, and can also be used in the kitchen.