This apple obtains a red striped skin when mature, with an upside-down shape. Flesh is a deeper pink tone which varies with climatic changes. Tart and aromatic flavor.
USDA identification images for Pink 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
- 06 Nov 2016 CA / HUMBOLDT COUNTY, United StatesJust tasted this variety this year. Nice tasty blend of sweet and tart, though definitely on the sweet side. Crisp and easy to bite into. Great pink flesh inside. Medium late ripening for the pink fleshed apples I'm familiar with. I'm surprised this apple isn't better known. It's a winner!
Tree register
United States
- David Shaffer in Harrod, OH
- Jane in MI
Canada
- Roger Macpherson in Delta, B.C.
Origins
- Species: Malus domestica - Apple
- Originates from: United States
- Introduced: 1970
- Developed by: Albert Etter
Identification
- Country of origin: United States
Using
- Vitamin C content: Low
Growing
- Flowering group: 1
Where to buy fresh fruit
The following orchards grow Pink Pearmain:
Canada
British Columbia
- Apple Luscious Organic Orchards, Salt Spring Island
- Dragonfly Farm, Salt Spring Island