The Blue Pearmain apple tree was first recognized around Boston in early 19th century. Henry David Thoreau sang the variety's praises in his essay, Wild Apples. As the name suggests, the Blue Pearmain apple has a  unique bluish bloom over dark purplish skin which makes these apples glow like plums against the tree's foliage. The raised russeting resembles tiny daggers linked with a fine mesh. Crisp, tender, fine-grained flesh with rich and mildly tart flavor. Orchardists describe apples harvested from the Blue Pearmain tree as "heavy in hand" (dense) referring to the noticeably higher specific gravity. The Blue Pearmain apples have also been a longtime favorite for cider. Please see below for further information on our organically grown Blue Pearmain apple trees for sale.

  USDA Certified Organic

Considerations for Blue Pearmain

USDA Zones:  5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Heirloom: Yes

Uses:  Fresh eating, cider, sauce and pies 

Harvest Period: Late

Bloom Period: Mid to Late

Pollination Requirement: Requires different variety with same bloom period

Origin Date: New England 1800's

Disease resistance: Good

Storage: 1  month

Rootstock: MM 111 (semi-dwarf)

Years to Bear: 2-4 years

Recommended Spacing: 12-16 ft.

Mature Size: 12-16 ft.

Water Requirements: 12-15 gallons per week May through Sept.

Shape when Shipped: Feathered and whips (few side branching)

Size supplied when shipped: Our trees range in height from 4-8 ft. in our field and trimmed to 4 to 5 ft. when shipped. Our young two year trees are most often feathered (side limbs). The trees diameter (caliper) is often 1/2 to 3/4 inch;

*As noted by University of California Scientists and other qualified professionals the most successful trees often have caliper from 1/2" to 5/8" and usually establish faster than smaller and larger planting stock.

Basic idea for Pruning: Most fruit trees should be pruned in frost-free periods mid to late winter. (apricots best after bud break) Remove most vertical branches and shorten side branches. Fruiting wood is best on horizontal to 45 degree limbs. Learn more...

Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.