Notice

Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

Vitis vinifera ‘Australian Small White Cluster’

‘No 5. – Australian Small White Cluster. Originated in the same manner as the last [Australian White Cluster]; hardy plant, but of much less vigorous growth than No. 4; may be planted at least as close as No.1 [Pineau Grise]; very small closely set bunches, very small berries, sweet; and yields very little wine, but of excellent quality.’ [Maro p.22/1844].

 

 

Horticultural & Botanical History

No additional data from the contemporary literature. 

 

 

History at Camden Park

Listed in the 1843 and 1845 catalogues only. For William Macarthur’s comments on this grape see the description.

 

 

Notes

Published Jun 25, 2010 - 11:07 AM | Last updated Jul 21, 2011 - 11:51 AM

Family Vitaceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, Australia, Camden Park

Synonyms
Common Name

Grape, Wine Grape

Name in the Camden Park Record

Australian Small White ditto i.e 'Australian Small White Cluster'

 

 

Confidence level high