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.

Visitor reviews

United Kingdom

John Owen-Jones in Exeter, DEVON
Marilyn Hartwell in Tiverton, DEVON
Mr e Harvey in Exeter, DEVON
Yaron Peled in Pelynt, Looe, CORNWALL

Australia

Stephen Boardman in Acton Park, TAS

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

References

Apples of England (1948)
Author: Taylor