Blue Pearmain

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

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