Blue Pearmain Apple 3-5 ft branched tree

Blue Pearmain is an American Heirloom apple beloved by Henry David Thoreau. Skin reddens to deep purple with a bluish hue from the 'bloom' or wild yeasts. The flesh is very dense and aromatic. It is sweet with pleasant tartness. It ripens late October and the flavor may peak a few weeks after picking. Fruit shrivels some in storage, but maintains its flavor.

Standard rootstock: These trees are grafted onto Antonovka standard rootstock, which produces vigorous and disease-resistant full-size trees. With a little TLC these trees can last generations.

BULK PRICING: Any combination of 10 or more apples (potted and or bare-root) will receive 10% off. 

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Apples thrive in Vermont. You need to have at least two different varieties for pollination; however, apples are common enough in Vermont that you can often get away with planting one if a neighbor has a few trees. Wild trees or crab apples growing nearby can also serve as pollinators. More pollen often means more and larger fruit. Plant in a well-drained spot with good sun. We grow and sell varieties that perform well in our climate and growing conditions. Varieties listed as “heirloom” originated before 1900.

If you are planting a few trees, consider selecting varieties with different uses or ripening times. If you are planning to make hard cider, add a cider variety or two to blend with more typical dessert fruit.