Lamb Abbey Pearmain is notable for being one of the first English varieties developed from an American one, as it was planted at Lamb Abbey in Kent from a seedling of the American Newtown Pippin in the early 19th century.
USDA identification images for Lamb Abbey 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.
Parents and other ancestors of this variety
- Newtown Pippin (parent)
Visitor reviews
- 21 Sep 2016 MASSACHUSETTS, United StatesCrisp, chewy and juicy, with champagne like subtlety. Dull reddish/orange bloom over dull greenish/yellow skin, with russetting around stem and calyx.
- 04 Oct 2012 KENT, United KingdomCrisp, juicy and aromatic. Rather sweet, yet somewhat sharp. Green skin with red flecking and always at least some russet from the stalk downwards.
- 07 Oct 2011 WEST BARNSTABLE, United StatesCrisp, somewhat spicy, taste is similar to a golden russet.
Tree register
United States
- Alison Gardner in Albion, CALIFORNIA
- Axel Kratel in Santa Cruz, CALIFORNIA
- Gina Colver in EPHRATA, WASHINGTON
- Jerry Hudgins in Point Reyes Station, CALIFORNIA
- Jon Shannon in Shaw Island, WA
- Mike Haller in SIOUX CITY, IOWA
United Kingdom
- Simon in Canterbury, KENT
Spring blossom records for this variety
2020 season
- 13th April 2020 - tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States
2019 season
- 20th April 2019 - tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States
2018 season
- 18th April 2018 - tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States
2017 season
- 29th March 2017 - tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States
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Harvest records for this variety
2020 season
- 4th week August 2020 - tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States
2019 season
- 3rd week September 2019 - tree owned by Jon in Shaw Island, United States
- 4th week August 2019 - tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States
2018 season
- 4th week September 2018 - tree owned by Jon in Shaw Island, United States
- 3rd week September 2018 - tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States
2017 season
- 3rd week September 2017 - tree owned by Jon in Shaw Island, United States
- 1st week September 2017 - tree owned by Jerry in Point Reyes Station, United States
2013 season
- 2nd week October 2013 - tree owned by Alison in Albion, United States
2012 season
- 1st week October 2012 - tree owned by Simon in Canterbury, United Kingdom
2011 season
- 3rd week September 2011 - tree owned by Simon in Canterbury, United Kingdom
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: England, United Kingdom
- Introduced: 1804
- UK National Fruit Collection accession: 1945-150
- Some historical details taken with kind permission from 'The New Book of Apples' by Joan Morgan and Alison Richards , illustrated by Elisabeth Dowle, published by Ebury Press, 2002.
Identification
- Country of origin: United Kingdom
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Lamb Abbey Pearmain:
United States
Maine
- Tiny Orchards, Saco
Michigan
- Alber's Orchard & Cider Mill, Manchester
Canada
Ontario
- O'Keefe Grange, Dobbinton
References
- Apples of England (1948)
Author: Taylor