King Charles Pearmain

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Originally received by Hogg in 1876 from nurseryman John Smith of Worcester. Fruits have firm, crisp flesh with a sweet and rich flavour.

Synonyms:
King Charles' Pearmain

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in Tidnor Wood National Collection® of Malus (Cider making)

Size
medium 2

Type
Dessert 2

Shape
Broad globose conical 2

Height
51.00 mm 2

Width
64.00 mm 2

Ribbing
medium 2

Ground Colour
Yellow 2

Over Colour
Red 2

Russet
medium 2

Firmness
firm 2

Crunch
crisp 2

Accession No.
1946 - 095   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
King Charles Pearmain

Flowering time
10th May 10% flowering
17th May Full (80%) flowering
26th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Early October 1

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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