A short day cultivar similar to Camarosa and Gaviota. Origin: developed by D.V. Shaw and K.D. Larson. Univ. of California, Wolfskill Experimental Orchard, near Winters. Cal. 89.230-7 × Cal. 90-253-3; cross made in 1994; selected in 1995; tested as Cal 94.3-11 and later as C213. USPP13,079 issued 15 Oct. 2002; assigned to the Regents of the University of California. Tree: smaller, more compact, more open, more erect, and less vigorous than Camarosa. Greater yield than Camarosa. Production pattern similar to Camarosa although begins fruiting somewhat later. Moderately susceptible to common leaf spot (Ramularia tulasnei) and somewhat sensitive to powdery mildew (Sphaerotheca macularis); quite resistant to verticillium wilt and Phytophthora crown rot, and relatively resistant to anthracnose crown rot. When treated properly, it has tolerance to two-spotted spider mites equal or greater than Gaviota. Fruit: larger than Camarosa; similar firmness to Camarosa; darker internal and external color than Camarosas; very good flavor; excellent appearance; rounded or symmetrical conic; should be suited for fresh market and processing.
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