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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 2 tree(s) across Central Oregon heritage orchards. | ||
== Description == | |||
'''Blue Pearmain''' is a heritage apple variety with a rich history in American orchards. | |||
=== Characteristics === | |||
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| '''Origin''' || New England (possibly Middlesex County, Massachusetts), USA; 1700s | |||
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| '''Harvest Season''' || Mid to late fall (September to October) | |||
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| '''Flavor Profile''' || Rich, mildly tart; dense, firm, slightly crisp; sweet with tart background | |||
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| '''Storage''' || Good - stores well; cold hardy variety | |||
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=== 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 == | ||
Revision as of 23:19, 2 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
- Cyrus #15 (fair)
- McCoin Lower #75 (fair)
USDA Pomological Watercolors
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POM00001403 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Yakima -
POM00001404 by Arnold, Mary Daisy, Derry -
POM00001405 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., Waterford -
POM00001406 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., Waterford -
POM00001653 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Fredericton -
POM00001654 by Newton, Amanda Almira
U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705
