Origin: at Univ. of California, South Coast Res. and Ext. Center, near Irvine, by V. Voth and R.S. Bringhurst. Douglas × Cal 85.218-605; cross made in 1988; selected in 1989; tested as Cal 88.24-603; introd. in 1992. U.S. plant patent pending. Tree: short-day type, producing fruit over an extended period in arid, subtropical climates; production pattern similar to Chandler, but produces more early season fruit; high yielding; more vigorous than Chandler. Moderately susceptible to common leaf spot; relatively resistant to powdery mildew; equal or greater tolerance to two-spotted mite than Chandler; tolerant to viruses occurring in California. Fruit: larger and firmer than Chandler; very flat conic; external color similar to Chandler, glossy; internal color darker than Chandler; achenes light to dark red, even with surface or slightly indented; very good flavor, less aromatic than Chandler; fresh-market, processing, and home-garden uses.
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