Apple Tree: Malus Domestica: Worcester Permain

Worcester Pearmain Apple Tree - Malus Domestica

Grow the unique Worcester Pearmain apple with its distinctive strawberry-like flavour. This hardy and reliable dessert apple bears small to medium fruit with a yellowish colour covered in a bright red blush. When cropped well ripened, it's described as having a delightful strawberry-like flavour that sets it apart from other varieties. With its attractive pinkish blossom in spring and reliable cropping from early September to October, it's a charming addition to any garden.

Key Features

• Unique Strawberry Flavour: Distinctive taste when well ripened
• Attractive Fruit: Yellowish apples with bright red blush
• Beautiful Blossom: Pinkish flowers in spring create a lovely display
• Early Cropping: Harvest from early September to October
• Hardy and Reliable: Consistent crops year after year
• Versatile Location: Tolerates full sun or partial shade
• Pollinator Group 3: Requires another pollinator for fruit production

Growing Information

Ultimate Height: 4-8m
Ultimate Spread: 2-4m
Pollinator Group: Group 3 (requires pollinator)
Harvest Time: Early September to October
Growth Rate: Moderate
Position: Full sun or partial shade, some shelter preferred
Soil: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness: Fully hardy (H5)

Planting & Care

Plant in autumn or early spring in moist, well-drained, fertile soil enriched with organic matter. Position in full sun or partial shade in a sheltered spot. Plant with another apple in group 3 (such as Cox's Orange Pippin, Discovery, or James Grieve) for cross-pollination. Water regularly during the first two growing seasons and during dry spells in summer. Feed with a balanced fertiliser in early spring. Mulch around the base to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Prune in winter when dormant to maintain shape and encourage fruiting. Allow fruit to ripen fully on the tree for the best strawberry-like flavour.

Perfect For

• Home fruit growing and kitchen gardens
• Eating fresh as a dessert fruit
• Small to medium gardens
• Adding spring blossom to gardens
• Heritage apple collections
• Gardens seeking unique flavours
• Early autumn harvest

Why Choose Worcester Pearmain?

Worcester Pearmain is valued for its unique strawberry-like flavour that makes it stand out from other apple varieties. This hardy, reliable variety is perfect for gardeners seeking something different. The attractive pinkish blossom and early cropping add to its appeal, making it both ornamental and productive.

Available at Stoneybrook Nursery, Lancashire - Quality fruit trees for UK gardens.