Prunus armeniaca ‘Camden pale superb’
A cultivar of Prunus armeniaca L. ‘A late colonial variety of great excellence. Vigorous grower and cropper.’ ‘Pale Superb’ described in The Handbook of Horticulture and Viticulture of Western Australia [Despeissis p.223/1902].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘Pale Superb’ was still a valued variety in Western Australia in 1903 [Despeissis p.223/1902].
History at Camden Park
Listed in all published catalogues [Apricot no.2/1843]. There is one reference to its fruit in william Macarthur’s garden records. 29th December, 1845. ‘[4 oz] from two with good crop from 3 - 3½ oz.’ ’ [Notebook no.4, p.9 MP A2948].
Notes
Published Apr 20, 2010 - 04:58 PM | Last updated Jul 23, 2011 - 05:11 PM
| Family | Rosaceae |
|---|---|
| Category | |
| Region of origin | Garden origin, Camden Park |
| Synonyms | |
| Common Name | Apricot |
| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Camden pale superb |
| Confidence level | low |