Kilkenny Pearmain

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originated in Ireland. It was recorded in 1831. Fruits have fine, tender, dry flesh with a sweet flavour.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.

Size
medium 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Truncate conical 2

Height
51.00 mm 2

Width
60.50 mm 2

Ribbing
weak 2

Ground Colour
Yellow 2

Over Colour
Orange 2

Over Colour (Pattern)
streaked 2

Russet
very low 2

Coarseness
fine 2

Juiciness
dry 2

Flesh Colour
Cream 2

Accession No.
1945 - 189   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
Kilkenny Pearmain

Flowering time
9th May 10% flowering
14th May Full (80%) flowering
21st May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Late September 1


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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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