American Summer Pearmain

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated from U.S.A. First described in 1817. Fruits have firm flesh with a sweet aromatic flavour.

Synonyms:
American Pearmain, American Summer, Early Summer Pearmain, Pearmain d'Ete Americaine, Summer Pearmain, Summer Pippin

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Father to:
Meku

Size
medium 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Ellipsoid 2

Ground Colour
Yellow 2

Over Colour
Red 2

Over Colour (Pattern)
striped 2

Flesh Colour
Yellowish 2

Accession No.
1948 - 587   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
American Summer Pearmain

Flowering time
1st May 10% flowering
6th May Full (80%) flowering
13th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Mid September 1

Accession No.
1950 - 004     cancel

Accession name
American Summer Pearmain

Flowering time
30th April 10% flowering
5th May Full (80%) flowering
12th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
mid september 1

References:
1. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.
2. Smith, M. (1971) National Apple Register