London Pearmain

Dessert apple

Malus domestica Borkh.

Known to have been in existence in 1842. Fruits have crisp, tender flesh with a rich, acid flavour.

Availability
Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Material held in the East of England Apples & Orchards Project

Size
medium ²

Type
Dessert ²

Shape
Narrow conical ²

Height
70.00 mm ²

Width
63.00 mm ²

Ribbing
medium-strong ²

Ground Colour
Yellow ²

Over Colour
Red ²

Over Colour (Pattern)
streaked ²

Russet
very low ²

Crunch
crisp ²

Flesh Colour
Cream ²

Accession No.
1948 - 109   fingerprint   check_circle

Accession name
London Pearmain

Flowering time
9th May 10% flowering
15th May Full (80%) flowering
24th May 90% petal fall

Picking time
Late September ¹

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 NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.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