English Apples - Allington Pippin
Deacon's Catalogue gives the following information: originally known
as South Lincolnshire Pippin. large, pale greenish-yellow with
a little red. Sharp but agreeable flavour. Grows to a tree with
slender arching branches. Extremely prolific; as large as Charles Ross; excellent
flavour, although sharp to some palates. Could be considered dual
purpose. Sometimes added to ciders for extra flavour. King of the
Pippins x Cox's Orange Pippin.
My own experience: I grew this for ten years on heavy clay. In good
years the fruit were richly flavoured with a strong hint of pineapple.
In less sunny years the fruit was harsh and sour.
My tree was highly susceptible to woolly aphis and canker. On balance
it was too sour for me, and eventually I took it out.
The apples store reasonably well, though not past Christmas.
Pictures (click on small images for detail):
Blossom
Fruit
compiled by Nigel Deacon / Diversity website
