Origin: by controlled cross (Schley × Evers) made by L.D. Romberg, U.S. Dept. of Agr.-Agr. Res. Serv., Brownwood, Texas. Cross made in 1948 and tested as 48-22-27 by Romberg and G.D. Madden. Scions budded into mature tree first fruited in 1952. Released in 1971. Nut: oblong elliptic with acute apex and obtuse base; flattened (wider than tall) to round in cross section; 48 nuts/lb, 55% kernel; kernels golden to light brown in color, but darkening quickly with age. Protandrous, with early to midseason pollen shed and mid-to late-season pistillate receptivity. Very precocious and prolific, with a tendency to alternate bear, often at an early age. Nutrient deficiencies in N, P, and K associated with heavy production. Susceptible to scab. Recommended (1990) for planting in Arizona. Tree: Fruit:
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