Origin: at Univ. of California, South Coast Res. and Ext. Center, near Irvine, by V. Voth and RS. Bringhurst. Irvine × Cal 85.92-602; cross made in 1988; selected in 1989; tested as Cal 88.66-610; introd. in 1992. U.S. plant patent pending. Compared to Chandler, fruit slightly smaller; firmer; external color lighter, more orange, and less glossy; internal color lighter; less aromatic. Achenes yellow to light red and slightly extruded; very good flavor; fresh-market, processing, and home-garden uses. Tree: short-day type producing fruit over an extended period in arid, subtropical climates; production pattern similar to Chandler, except Anaheim is somewhat later in cool Mediterranean climates, such as central California, and yield is slightly less. More vigorous and more erect habit than Chandler; moderately resistant to common leaf spot and powdery mildew; equal or greater tolerance to two-spotted spider mite than Chandler; tolerant to viruses occurring in California. Fruit:
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