Court Pendu Plat
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A very old variety maybe even dating back to the Romans! Produces medium sized flattish apples with green yellow skin flushed orange red that will keep into the New Year. Rich pineapple-like acidity. A slower growing variety hence offered on more vigorous M25 rootstock. Later flowering.
Pollination group – E Picking time – mid October Storage until – March
| Rootstock | MM106 maiden (moderate), M25 maiden (vigorous) |
|---|---|
| Fruiting | Mid Season |
| Pollination Group | E |
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