White Winter Pearmain

White Winter Pearmain
Species	Apple
Trees Found	2
Orchards	McCoin Upper
Preserved	Clarno Arboretum(2025)

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

Description

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

Characteristics

Attribute	Details
Origin	Unknown, likely eastern United States; documented before 1850, possibly late 1700s to early 1800s
Harvest Season	Late fall to winter (October to November)
Flavor Profile	Honeyed, tropical notes; sweet, sprightly; tender, fine-grained, crisp flesh; aromatic
Storage	Excellent - up to 4 months

Uses

• Fresh eating (dessert apple)
• Pies
• Sauces
• Juice
• Cider

History

Origins obscure; may derive from an old English pearmain dating to 1200 AD. Named by American Pomological Society in 1858 after being brought westward as unidentified scion wood. Low chill requirement makes it suitable for warm climates.

Trees

• McCoin Upper #40 (poor)
• McCoin Upper #41 (poor)

USDA Pomological Watercolors

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  POM00000047 by Steadman, Royal Charles b., Corvallis
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  POM00003891 by Shull, James Marion, Wenatchee
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  POM00004134 by Heiges, Bertha creator artist USDA, Coeur d'Alene
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  POM00004135 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Watsonville
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  POM00004137 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Watsonville
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  POM00004138 by Newton, Amanda Almira, Milton-Freewater

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