A large-fruited and high-quality cultivar that is well adapted to Brazilian subtropical climate. Origin: Instituto Agronômico (IAC), Campinas, São Paulo State, Brazil, by Dr. Leocádio de Souza Camargo. Donner × Tahoe; cross made in 1955; selected in 1956 as the seedling #6; released in 1960. Tree: short-day type; ripens early and over an extended period; similar yield to Dover, Oso Grande, Pajaro, and Chandler; vigorous, prolific plant producers. Susceptible to flower blight (Colletotrichum sp.); moderately susceptible to common leaf spot (Mycosphaerella fragariae)and anthracnose crown rot (Colletotrichum acutatum); tolerant to two-spotted mite (Tetranychus telarius). Fruit: size, color and firmness similar to Sequoia; fruit shape is a long conic; flavor (sweet/low acidity) and texture (moderately soft) have been the quality standard in São Paulo State since 1960; primarily suited for fresh market but can be processed but not as IQF fruit.
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