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

Tree	Orchard	Tag	Condition
Cyrus Tree 15	Cyrus	15	fair
McCoin Lower Tree 75	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