Court Pendu Plat
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| 'Court Pendu Plat' apple | |
|---|---|
 Illustration of red-flushed 'Court Pendu' in 'Deutsche Pomologie', | |
| 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 it is thought that it may have been cultivated by the Romans.[1] It is known for its intense flavor[2] which mellows with storage.[1]
The apple's name is derived from corps pendu in French, which refers to the short stalk of the fruit.[3] This also matches with its German name "Kurzstiel" or how it is named in Deutsche Pomologie "Koeniglicher Kurzstiel", meaning the royal short stalk. It is also called the "Wise Apple" because of its late flowering, which avoids the risk of blossom damage due to frost.[4]
