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Blue Pearmain

A late season dessert apple from America with a distinctive blue bloom.

Origin: USA, 1800

Pollination: Blue Pearmain is self-sterile and would require a pollinator to produce a crop.Find pollination partners >

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Blue Pearmain apple trees for sale

1-year maiden trees

These are the most versatile choice for home orchards, community fruit tree projects, and for training on in any form you require.

FormRootstockPriceQuantity
MaidenMM106Semi-vigorous £25.00 Sold-out

If you do not see the rootstock you require it is likely we can graft a tree especially for you - click here for more details of our custom-grafting service.

Sorry we have sold out of this variety for this season.

History and description of Blue Pearmain

Blue Pearmain is an old variety first recorded in the early 19th Century probably originating from the USA. Received the RHS Award of Merit 1893 and First Class Certificate 1896. Widely planted in New England and New York State in the 19th Century.

Large, round-conical fruit. Dark red flush over a green skin. Distinctive blue bloom gives the variety its name. Soft, cream coloured flesh. Delicate aromatic flavour. Stores well.

Characteristics of Blue Pearmain apple trees

UseDessert
ColourRed
FlavourAromatic
Fruit sizeLarge
Picking timeEarly Oct
Season of useDec-Feb
Tree vigourModerate
Tree habitSpreading
Fruit-bearingSpur-bearer
Cropping
Pollination date11
Pollination groupC
Self-fertilitySelf-sterile
PollinatorsPollination partners
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