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King Charles Pearmain apple

Malus domestica
An attractive 19th century pearmain-shaped apple with a dull golden yellow skin. The flesh is firm, fairly juicy, and strongly flavoured.

Also known as

  • Rushock Pearmain

USDA identification images for King Charles Pearmain

The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.

    Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.

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    United Kingdom

    Origins

    • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
    • Parentage: Unknown
    • Originates from: Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
    • Introduced: 1876
    • Developed by: Charles Taylor of Rushock / John Smith of Worcester
    • UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1946-095

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United Kingdom
    • Fruit colour: Yellow / Orange

    Using

    • Picking season: Late
    • Keeping (of fruit): 3 months or more
    • Flavour quality: Very good
    • Flavour style (apples): Aromatic
    • Cropping: Light
    • Food uses: Eating fresh
    • Picking period: early October

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Average
    • Flowering group: 5
    • Vigour: Weak growing
    • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile

    Other qualities

    • Disease resistance: Average

    Where to buy fresh fruit

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    References

    • The Fruit Manual
      Author: Hogg
      A dessert apple of good quality

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