Ficus carica ‘Green Ischia’
A cultivar of Ficus carica L. ‘Fruit oblong, somewhat globular at the apex. Skin very thin, green; but when fully ripe, it is stained through by the pulp to a brownish cast: the inside is purple, and will stain linen or paper. Pulp high flavoured, especially in warm seasons. Ripe towards the end of August.’ [George Lindley – Orchard Guide p.167/1831].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘Small and turbinate. Skin pale greenish-yellow, very thin, so much so, that when fully ripe, the flesh, which is purple, shines through and gives the fruit a brownish tinge. Rich, highly flavoured, and luscious. End of August. The tree is of small habit of growth, a great bearer, well adapted for pot-culture, and forces well.’ [Hogg – Fruit Manual p.77/1860 as ‘White Ischia’]. Figured in Pomona Britannica [PB pl.LXXIV & pl.LXXV/1812]. I have no data on the history of this fig.
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [Fig no.4/1843].
Notes
See also ‘White Ischia’ and ‘Nerii’ and ‘Singleton Perpetual’.
Published Apr 24, 2010 - 02:08 PM | Last updated Jul 23, 2011 - 03:12 PM
Ficus carica ‘Green Ischia’ | PB pl.LXXV/1812 | BHL. 'Green Ischia' is the fig at top left.
| Family | Moraceae |
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| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, unknown |
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| Common Name | Edible Fig |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Green Ischia
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| Confidence level | high |