U.S. Plant Patent 33,477
Pearl™ is the first white-fruited strawberry or “pineberry” released by UF/IFAS and is the first pineberry to be distributed widely in supermarkets around United States. It is the result of hybridization between descendants of Japanese white strawberries, the source of its unique color, and red Florida strawberries, the source of its yield, disease resistance and other commercial production qualities. It has a pure white internal color and a white external base color with red seeds and a pink blush when ripe. It has a distinctive low-acid flavor and often has aromatic notes similar to pineapple or apricot. The plant is robust and easy to grow and has moderate resistance to most diseases.
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