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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.

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

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6 figs are illustrated, all pear-shaped, the skin colour varying from green to purple. Pomona Britannica pl.75, 1812.

Ficus carica ‘Green Ischia’ | PB pl.LXXV/1812 | BHL. 'Green Ischia' is the fig at top left.

 

Family Moraceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, unknown
Synonyms
  • White Ischia
  • Nerii
  • Singleton
  • Brocket Hall

 
Common Name

Edible Fig
Name in the Camden Park Record

Green Ischia 

 

 
Confidence level high