Biology:Worcester Pearmain
| 'Worcester Pearmain' | |
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,_National_Fruit_Collection_(acc._1973-192).jpg) specimen from the United Kingdom's National Fruit Collection | |
| Genus | Malus |
| Species | M. domestica |
| Cultivar | 'Worcester Pearmain' |
| Origin |  England, before 1874[1] |
'Worcester Pearmain' is an early season England cultivar of domesticated apple, that was developed in Worcester, England , by a Mr. Hale of Swanpool in 1874.[2] It was once the most popular cultivar in England for early autumn harvest[3] and is still popular to keep in the garden.[4] It has been extensively used in apple breeding.[1]
It is a cross between Devonshire Quarrenden and an unknown parent.[1]
This red flushed pearmain sometimes has a strawberry-like flavour, and its early season property is passed on in breeding programs to other cultivars. Taste is smooth and sweet, ideal for fresh eating,[2] mostly recommended for stewed apple.[4] Keeps fresh for approximately one week.[2]
The tree has slightly low vigor and average disease resistance. It produces attractive flowers,[2] which is a feature for itself.[4] The blossoms are partially self-sterile. Crop is heavy and harvest at early-mid season. First Class Certificate from RHS in 1875.[5] This Pearmain earned the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society in 1993.[2]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Worcester Pearmain", National Fruit Collection, University of Reading and Brogdale Collections, http://www.nationalfruitcollection.org.uk/full2.php?id=6920&&fruit=apple, retrieved 12 November 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Worcester Pearmain by Orange Pippin
- ↑ Salt Spring Apple
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Worcester Pearmain Tree by Orange Pippin Trees
- ↑ Journal of RHS
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