Court Pendu Plat

'Court Pendu Plat' apple
'Court Pendu Plat' apple
	Illustration of red-flushed 'Court Pendu' ; in 'Deutsche Pomologie',; where it is called the "Koenigl Kurzstiel".
Genus	Malus
Species	Malus pumila
Hybrid parentage	Old, unknown
Cultivar	'Court Pendu Plat'
Origin	France, first described in 1613

Court Pendu Plat is an extremely old French cultivar of domesticated apple that was first recorded in 1613. The cultivar definitely dates back to earlier than the 17th century, and was probably cultivated by the Romans. It is known for its intense flavor which mellows with storage.

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