Foulden Pearmain

An old dual purpose apple from Norfolk.

Origin: Norfolk UK, 1818

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

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History and description of Foulden Pearmain

Arose in the garden of Mrs Horrex at Foulden, Norfolk. Introduced 1818 by G Lindley, nurseryman. Medium sized, round fruit with smooth flushed skin. A dual purpose apple with plenty of acidity but quite sweet. Cooks to a juicy bright lemon puree with good flavour.

Characteristics of Foulden Pearmain apple trees

Use	Dual Cul & Des
Colour	Flushed
Flavour	Sharp
Fruit size	Medium
Picking time	Mid/Late Sep
Season of use	Sep-Oct
Tree vigour	Moderate
Tree habit	Upright-spreading
Fruit-bearing	Spur-bearer
Cropping
Pollination date	10
Pollination group	C
Self-fertility	Self-sterile
Pollinators	Pollination partners