Malus domestica ‘White Nonpareil’
Fruit; very similar to Nonpareil [which see]. Skin; greenish of yellowish green, covered with brownish-red tinge next the sun, sprinkled with russet dots and a thin coating of grey russet. flesh; greenish, tender, crisp, very juicy and sweet, rich flavour, but not as rich as Nonpareil. [HP pl.XXI/1878].
Horticultural & Botanical History
Similar to Nonpareil in growth. A good dessert apple, November to April. [HP pl.XXI/1878].
History at Camden Park
Listed in the 1845, 1850 and 1857 catalogues [Apple no.31/1845].
Notes
The identification of Macarthur’s ‘White-wooded Nonpareil’ is uncertain, but it is probably the ‘White Nonpareil’ described here.
Published Apr 16, 2010 - 11:29 AM | Last updated Jul 25, 2011 - 03:42 PM
Apple ‘White Nonpareil’ | HP pl.21/1878 - White Nonpareil is in the bottom group, far left | RBGS
| Family | Rosaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, England |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Apple, Dessert apple |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
White-wooded Nonpareil
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| Confidence level | medium |