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
- Suzanne Mcnally in Banbury, OXON
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