American Summer Pearmain apple
Malus domestica 'American Summer Pearmain'
USDA zones4 to 9
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Spring
- Bloom color
- White
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'American Summer Pearmain' apple (Malus domestica 'American Summer Pearmain') is a tree for the food garden. It is hardy to USDA zone 4, or down to -30°F (-34°C). This plant likes full or part sun and dry to moist, sandy, loamy, or clay soil. It is grown for fresh eating, cooking, and juice, and the fruit ripens early. White flowers open in spring and attract bees. This apple is not self-fertile, so plant a second apple nearby for pollination.
Pairs well with Juneberry, Garlic chives, Rhubarb, and Thimbleberry.