Japanese White Strawberry 'White Asuka Ruby' - Rare

Japanese White Strawberry ‘White Asuka Ruby’ — Rare Gourmet Variety

About the Variety
The ‘White Asuka Ruby’ Strawberry is one of Japan’s rarest and most elegant gourmet fruits. Grown originally in Nara Prefecture, this cultivar is distinguished by its pale ivory to snowy-white skin, highlighted with soft pink blush and dotted with red seeds. Unlike typical red strawberries, ‘White Asuka Ruby’ carries a delicately sweet, low-acid flavor with a fragrance often described as floral and candy-like. Its rarity, beauty, and refined taste make it a highly prized fruit in Japan, often given as a luxury gift.

Growth Habit

Type: Perennial strawberry.

Fruit Size: Medium to large berries, firm and glossy.

Fruit Color: Creamy white with pink undertones and red seeds.

Flavor Profile: Sweet, aromatic, low acidity — a gentle flavor unlike traditional strawberries.

Yield: Moderate; bred more for quality and exclusivity than heavy yields.

Care & Cultivation

Light: Requires full sun to ensure healthy growth and balanced sweetness.

Soil: Prefers well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil enriched with organic matter.

Watering: Maintain consistent moisture, especially during fruiting, but avoid standing water.

Spacing: 12–18 inches apart for healthy airflow and spread.

Fertilization: Use a balanced organic fertilizer in spring and again after fruiting.

Propagation: Grown by runners or tissue culture; true plants are tightly controlled and rare outside Japan.

Why It’s Special
The ‘White Asuka Ruby’ is a luxury strawberry that commands premium prices in Japan due to its rarity, exceptional beauty, and refined taste. Its unique color and elegant presentation make it one of the most collectible gourmet fruits in the world.

Our Growing Practices
All of our plants are cultivated here in the USA, grown from seed, cuttings, or tissue culture. This ensures strong genetics, healthy plants, and a reliable source for gardeners who want to add heirloom, rare, or gourmet fruit varieties to their collection.