Court Pendu Plat

'Court Pendu Plat' apple
Illustration of red-flushed 'Court Pendu'

in 'Deutsche Pomologie',

where it is called the "Koenigl Kurzstiel".
GenusMalus
SpeciesMalus pumila
Hybrid parentageOld, 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 it is thought that it may have been cultivated by the Romans. It is known for its intense flavor which mellows with storage.