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NEWTOWN PIPPIN 



Tree: not vigorous, rather broadly diverging. 



Shoots: medium in length, rather slender, nearly straight, slightly curved, with 

 rather short internodes. Bark: greenish olive — greenish olive. Lenticels: 

 medium to rather numerous, small, roundish, yellowish gray, near]y_^even. 



Leaf Blade: medium in size, moderately folded, moderateh' reflexed, oval to 

 slightly ovate, medium green, slightly bluish, spreading. Serrations: not very 

 sharp, irregular, fairly distinct. Surface: dull, slightly bluish, rather coarse, with 

 medium pubescence. 



Prominent Characteristics 



Moderate, somewhat irregular growth; rather small, rough leaves with a bluish 

 cast, which often show browning at the edges; irregular serrations. 



Not easily confused with other varieties. 



