Origin: at Univ. of California, Wolfskill Experimental Orchards, near Davis, by R.S. Bringhurst and V. Voth. Seascape × Cal 83.25-2 (Fern × Parker); cross made in 1987; selected in 1988; tested as Cal 87.109-3; 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, except it produces larger and more late-season fruit; higher yield than Chandler; more erect and open habit than Chandler. Moderately susceptible to common leaf spot and powdery mildew; tolerant to two-spotted spider mite; tolerant to viruses occurring in California. Fruit: larger than Chandler; firmness similar to Chandler; long conic; compared to Chandler, external color slightly darker and less glossy and internal color darker; achenes light to dark red, even with surface or slightly indented. Very good flavor, slightly less aromatic than Chandler; fresh-market, processing, and home-garden uses.
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