Pink Pearl

The Pink Pearl is a medium sized Tannish green skinned apple with light to dark pink and cream marbled flesh. The wonderful bright and crisp taste of the fully ripe Pink Pearl is quite unique with a typical rich apple flavor and sprightly berry overtones. The tree is also quite ornamental with profuse pink blooms that show off in spring. The Pink Pearl ripens in late July to August. hardy to zone 4. and requires a pollinator.

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Item #Pink Pearl.

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USDA ZONES: 4-8 Outdoors

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Is This Plant Self Pollinating?

Pink Pearl requires a pollenizer. You must plant one of these trees nearby (within about 50') for the tree to produce a crop of fruit.

Description

Malus domestica 'Pink Pearl'

The Pink Pearl was developed by California apple breeder Albert Etter and introduced in 1944. This pink to red fleshed selections was developed using Surprise, a noted variety from England, Etter went on to develop a number of interesting red fleshed selections. The Pink Pearl is a medium sized Tannish green skinned apple with light to dark pink and cream marbled flesh. The wonderful bright and crisp taste of the fully ripe Pink Pearl is quite unique with a typical rich apple flavor and sprightly berry overtones. The tree is also quite ornamental with profuse pink blooms that show off in spring. The Pink Pearl ripens in late July to August. hardy to zone 4. and requires a pollinator. Make a Pink Pearl Apple Sauce or add to you apple cider blend and of course fresh off the trees is always best. Not a great keeper but you will have trouble not eating every apple the tree produces.

Characteristics

Fruit Color:

Med. Cream to pink

Ripens:

July - August

Sun/Shade:

Full Sun

Water Needs:

regular water

Soil Type:

well-draining

Soil pH Level:

pH of

Tree Size:

Not a tall or vigorous tree the Pink Pearl Apple is easily kept to below 10 feet with summer pruning

Years to Bear:

Pollination:

Requires Pollenizer

Bloom Color:

Cold Hardy:

to -10° F

Primary USDA Zone Range:

4 - 8

Secondary USDA Zone Range:

N/A

Chill Hours:

600 -

Size & Spacing

Not a tall or vigorous tree the Pink Pearl Apple is easily kept to below 10 feet with summer pruning

8 to 10 Feet on Center, can be held to any size with summer pruning

Planting & Care

Apples tolerate a wide range of soil types, but like all fruit trees grow best in well-drained, loamy soil. Provide full sun favoring the morning sun with at least 8 hours of direct sunlight. Apple favor higher humidity's and moderate summer temperatures, in hot dry climates protect the tree from sunburn by providing protection from the late afternoon sun. Either by providing shade or with whitewashing the trunk. Water at least twice a week for the first year. Keep the soil evenly moist, but not wet. Mulch the tree to 3 to 4 inches deep and and 3 to 4 feet outside the canopy of the tree. To keep root cool and cut down on soil evaporation. Apples benefit from pruning to maintain size and structure. Keep trees at less than 10 feet to allow for easy care and harvest. Check with your local ag extension to find the apple care recommendations for your area.

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