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Herefordshire Pearmain
Malus domestica Borkh. Borkh.
Dual Purpose
A fine old English apple of large size with pearmain shape, dark green to greenish-yellow skin with brownish-red and crimson on the sunny side, russeted specks. The flesh is yellowish, tender, crisp, juicy, and sugary with a perfumed, brisk flavor. Suitable for cooking and dessert, in season November through March; the tree is vigorous, hardy, and an excellent bearer.
Flavor & Texture
vinousspicyaromaticsubacidcrispjuicy
Best Uses
fresh_eatingcooking
Origin & History
- Status
- commercial
- Origin type
- found wilding
- Known by
- ≥ 1000
richslightly aromaticsubacid
References
- UK National Fruit Collection
- 5516
- Cited authority (Hogg 1851)
- Rea