An extremely good eating apple of medium size and rather flat form. The skin is rough with a large portion of bright russet mingled with red toward the sun when fully ripe. The flesh is rich, tender and rather dry. It is a good uniform bearer. Valuable for cider and for family use.
USDA identification images for Golden Pearmain
The identification paintings in the USDA Pomological Watercolor Collection span the years 1886 to 1942.
Citation: U.S. Department of Agriculture Pomological Watercolor Collection. Rare and Special Collections, National Agricultural Library, Beltsville, MD 20705.
Visitor reviews
- 25 Aug 2018 DEVON, United KingdomVery tart and crisp. Makes nice stewed apple as keeps it's shape.
Tree register
United States
- Axel Kratel in Santa Cruz, CALIFORNIA
- Dan Wombles in New Canton, IL
- Herdie Baisden in Stockholm, WI
- Herdie Baisden in STOCKHOLM, WI
- James Nichols in La Luz, NEW MEXICO
- Nathan Parker in Mount Shasta, CA
- Roger Miller in Madison Heights, VA
- Stephen Mynhier in Fort Mill, SC
United Kingdom
- Lynda Fox in Yelverton, DEVON
Netherlands
- Yde Yntema in Hemelum, FRIESLAND
Canada
- Erik Nordenson in Cobourg, ONTARIO
Harvest records for this variety
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Golden Pearmain:
United States
Illinois
- Apples On Oak, Lockport
Maine
- Tiny Orchards, Saco
North Carolina
- Big Horse Creek Farm, Lansing