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White currant Witte Hollander
Ribes rubrum Witte Hollander
Description
White currant ‘Witte Hollander’ – Ribes rubrum ‘Witte Hollander’
Main interest
The White currant ‘Witte Hollander’ (Ribes rubrum ‘Witte Hollander’) is a traditional Dutch variety, valued for its abundant crops and sweet, mild flavour.
Its translucent, golden-white berries are low in acidity and perfect for fresh eating, fine jellies, and summer desserts.
Hardy, reliable and easy to grow, it’s ideal for home gardens and heritage orchards.
Origin and botanical features
An heirloom selection from the Netherlands, ‘Witte Hollander’ belongs to the Grossulariaceae family.
The bush reaches 1.2–1.5 m in height, with dense branching and bright green foliage.
It produces long, even clusters of clear white berries with a sweet, fruity taste, maturing in July.
Position and care
Thrives in full sun or partial shade, in moist, fertile, well-drained soil.
Regular watering during dry spells maintains fruit quality.
Winter pruning helps renew old wood and improve fruit size.
Extremely hardy and long-lived.
Garden use
Perfect for edible hedges, mixed borders, and small orchards, Witte Hollander pairs beautifully with red and black currants.
Its pale berries bring light and refinement to the garden and kitchen alike.
The White currant ‘Witte Hollander’ (Ribes rubrum) is a classic, productive variety with sweet, golden-white berries. Easy to grow and highly ornamental, it’s ideal for jellies, desserts, and fresh eating. Hardy and self-fertile, it rewards the gardener every year with generous crops and delicate flavour. A timeless choice for those who appreciate authentic, elegant garden fruits.
Features
- Common name : White currant Witte Hollander
- Family : Grossulariaceae
- Category : fruit tree
- Spread : 1 m
- Foliage : deciduous
- Fruit : 10 to 12 cm clusters filled with translucent, golden-white berries tinged with pink, with a mild, sweet, and fruity flavor.
- Harvest : July
- Use : shrubbery - free or fruit hedges
- Soil : all
- Habit : bushy
- Enemies : aphids - caterpillars
- Possible diseases : resistant to diseases
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