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Winter Pearmain apple

USDA identification images for Winter 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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    Harvest records for this variety

    2015 season

    • October  2015  - tree owned by Roger in Madison Heights, United States

    2013 season

    • 3rd week October  2013  - tree owned by Alison in Albion, United States

    Origins

    • Species: Malus domestica - Apple
    • Parentage: Unknown
    • Originates from: Sussex, United Kingdom
    • Introduced: 19th century
    • UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1946-107

    Identification

    • Country of origin: United Kingdom
    • Period of origin: 1800 - 1849
    • Fruit colour: Green / Red
    • Flower colour: White
    • Leaf colour: Green
    • Annual cycle: Deciduous

    Using

    • Picking season: Late
    • Keeping (of fruit): 3 months or more
    • Flavour quality: Good
    • Cropping: Good
    • Food uses: Eating fresh
    • Food uses: Culinary
    • Picking period: mid-October
    • Wildlife: RHS Plants for Pollinators

    Growing

    • Gardening skill: Average
    • Flowering group: 2
    • Pollinating others: Poor
    • Ploidy: Triploid
    • Vigour: Average vigour
    • Bearing regularity: Regular
    • Fruit bearing: Spur-bearer
    • Self-fertility: Not self-fertile

    Climate

    • Climate suitability: Temperate climates
    • Climate suitability: Mild damp climates
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Cool ( 20-24C / 68-75F)
    • Summer average maximum temperatures: Warm (25-30C / 76-85F)

    Other qualities

    • Disease resistance: Average
    • Powdery mildew: Some susceptibility
    • Fire blight: Some susceptibility

    Where to buy fresh fruit

    No orchards have registered as growing this variety. If you grow this and want to register please go to our Orchard Registration form.



    References

    • Apples of England (1948)
      Author: Taylor

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