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Rubus idaeus subsp. vulgatus ‘White Antwerp’

A Rubus idaeus L. subsp. vulgatus cultivar.‘Fruit large, conical, of a pale yellow colour, and with a fine, mild, sweet flavour. It produces pale-coloured spiny canes.’ [Hogg – Fruit Manual p.265/1860].

 

 

Horticultural & Botanical History

Figured in Pomona Britannica, the figure used here [PB pl.IV/1812].

 

 

History at Camden Park

Probably obtained from George Stevenson, South Australia, in 1844 [MP A2933-1, p.21/1844]. It was never listed in the catalogues.

 

 

Notes

Published Jun 04, 2010 - 02:35 PM | Last updated Jul 21, 2011 - 03:39 PM

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Figured is a smooth shoot with 3-pinnate, toothed leaves and yellow, segmented fruits. Pomonia Britannica pl.4, 1812.

Rubus idaeus subsp. vulgatus 'White Antwerp' | PB pl.IV/1812

 

Family Rosaceae
Category
Region of origin

Garden origin, Presumably Belgium
Synonyms
  • De Chili
  • Double-Bearing Yellow
  • Yellow Antwerp

 
Common Name

White Raspberry
Name in the Camden Park Record

White Antwerp 

 

 
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