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Court Pendu Plat

A very old variety possibly dating from Roman times. Unusual flat shape and firm sharp flesh.

Origin: France, 1613

Pollination: Court Pendu Plat is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.  Pollination partners

Court Pendu Plat apple trees produced to order

Closing date for custom graft orders: 14 Jul 2024

We do not stock this variety, but we can produce custom-graft trees for you. Trees can be grafted on any of the following rootstocks:

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenM9Dwarfing £39.00
MaidenM26Semi-dwarfing £39.00
MaidenMM106Semi-vigorous £39.00
MaidenMM111Vigorous £39.00
MaidenM25Very vigorous £39.00

Custom graft trees would be supplied in December 2025. More details of our custom grafting service here.

History and description of Court Pendu Plat

Perhaps the oldest variety of apple still grown. First described in about 1613 and considered of great antiquity then. Some writers think its origins go back to Roman times. Always a very popular apple in Victorian times. Still considered one of the best of the really late dessert varieties. Very late flowering.

Medium sized flat, well-rounded, regular fruit. Greenish yellow skin becoming yellow. Up to three-quarters flushed dull deep orange-red with short broken dark stripes. Slight russetting. Dry skin. The flesh is creamy white, firm, fine-textured and juicy. Fruity flavour with pineapple-like acidity. Becomes sweet with keeping but retains its strong flavour.

Slow growing, small upright tree. Produces spurs freely. Very late attractive blossom good for regions prone to late frosts.

Characteristics of Court Pendu Plat apple trees

UseDessert
ColourFlushed
FlavourRich
Fruit sizeSmall
Picking timeMid/Late Oct
Season of useDec-Jan
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitUpright
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
CroppingGood
Disease resistanceScab - Resistant
Mildew - Resistant
Suitable forLate Frost
Northern Britain
Special featuresAttractive Blossom
Pollination date26
Pollination groupG
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners
ProgenyOxford Conquest
Laxton's Rearguard
Suntan