Worcester Pearmain
Malus domestica
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Description
‘Worcester Pearmain’ is a apple cultivar of Malus domestica selected for its named fruit qualities and orchard performance. Worcester Pearmain is a Malus domestica cultivar. It produces bright red fruit that are medium to large in size, with crisp, juicy flesh that has a flavour similar to strawberries. A regular and heavy cropper. External cultivar references describe ‘Worcester Pearmain’ as follows: A popular early-season English apple, sometimes with a strawberry flavour. Often used in breeding programmes to develop other early varieties.
Characteristics
Fruit Size
Medium/Large
Skin Colour
Red
Flesh Texture
Crisp
Harvest Timing (NZ)
Early
Storage Life
Poor
Pollination Group / Partners
Flowering group 3
Notes
Possibly a seedling of Devonshire Quarrenden. Originated in Worcester, England, United Kingdom; introduced 1870s; developed by Mr Hale of Swanpool. Award: RHS AGM (current). Worcester Pearmain produces a bright red medium-sized fruit with crisp and juicy flesh and an intense sweet strawberry flavour.
Fruit Use
Dessert
Flavour Profile
Juicy, Crisp
Country Availability
Known to be available in 1 country