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|species=Apple
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|orchard_list=[[Cyrus]], [[McCoin Lower]]
|at_clarno=yes
|at_clarno=yes
|clarno_year=2025
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'''Blue Pearmain''' is a apple variety found in 2 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.
'''Blue Pearmain''' is a apple variety found in {{#ask: [[Has variety::Blue Pearmain]] |format=count}} tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.
 
== Description ==
'''Blue Pearmain''' is a heritage apple variety with a rich history in American orchards.
 
=== Characteristics ===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Attribute !! Details
|-
| '''Origin''' || New England (possibly Middlesex County, Massachusetts), USA; 1700s
|-
| '''Harvest Season''' || Mid to late fall (September to October)
|-
| '''Flavor Profile''' || Rich, mildly tart; dense, firm, slightly crisp; sweet with tart background
|-
| '''Storage''' || Good - stores well; cold hardy variety
|}
 
=== Uses ===
* Fresh eating
* Baked apples (excellent - thick skin holds up)
* Pies
* Applesauce
* Cider
* Apple jelly
 
=== History ===
One of New England's most famous varieties. Henry David Thoreau mentioned it as a favorite in his essay 'Wild Apples.' Received Award of Merit from Royal Horticultural Society in 1893.


== Trees ==
== Trees ==
* [[Cyrus Tree 15|Cyrus #15]] (fair)
{{#ask: [[Has variety::Blue Pearmain]]
* [[McCoin Lower Tree 75|McCoin Lower #75]] (fair)
|?Has orchard=Orchard
|?Has field tag=Tag
|?Has condition=Condition
|format=table
|headers=plain
|mainlabel=Tree
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}}
 
== USDA Pomological Watercolors ==
<gallery mode="packed" heights="250">
File:USDA_Pomological_Blue_Pearmain_POM00001403.jpg|POM00001403 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Yakima
File:USDA_Pomological_Blue_Pearmain_POM00001404.jpg|POM00001404 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Derry
File:USDA_Pomological_Blue_Pearmain_POM00001405.jpg|POM00001405 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., Waterford
File:USDA_Pomological_Blue_Pearmain_POM00001406.jpg|POM00001406 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., Waterford
File:USDA_Pomological_Blue_Pearmain_POM00001653.jpg|POM00001653 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Fredericton
File:USDA_Pomological_Blue_Pearmain_POM00001654.jpg|POM00001654 by Newton, Amanda Almira
</gallery>
 
<small>U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705</small>


[[Category:Varieties]]
[[Category:Varieties]]
[[Category:Apple Trees]]
[[Category:Apple Trees]]
[[Category:Preserved at Clarno]]
[[Category:Preserved at Clarno]]

Latest revision as of 12:43, 6 February 2026

Blue Pearmain
Species Apple
Trees Found 2
Orchards Cyrus,McCoin Lower
Preserved Clarno Arboretum(2025)


Blue Pearmain is a apple variety found in 2 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards.

Description

Blue Pearmain is a heritage apple variety with a rich history in American orchards.

Characteristics

Attribute Details
Origin New England (possibly Middlesex County, Massachusetts), USA; 1700s
Harvest Season Mid to late fall (September to October)
Flavor Profile Rich, mildly tart; dense, firm, slightly crisp; sweet with tart background
Storage Good - stores well; cold hardy variety

Uses

  • Fresh eating
  • Baked apples (excellent - thick skin holds up)
  • Pies
  • Applesauce
  • Cider
  • Apple jelly

History

One of New England's most famous varieties. Henry David Thoreau mentioned it as a favorite in his essay 'Wild Apples.' Received Award of Merit from Royal Horticultural Society in 1893.

Trees

TreeOrchardTagCondition
Cyrus Tree 15Cyrus15fair
McCoin Lower Tree 75McCoin Lower75fair

USDA Pomological Watercolors

  • POM00001403 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Yakima
    POM00001403 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Yakima
  • POM00001404 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Derry
    POM00001404 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Derry
  • POM00001405 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., Waterford
    POM00001405 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., Waterford
  • POM00001406 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., Waterford
    POM00001406 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., Waterford
  • POM00001653 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Fredericton
    POM00001653 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Fredericton
  • POM00001654 by Newton, Amanda Almira
    POM00001654 by Newton, Amanda Almira

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

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