Origin: in Shasta County, Calif., by H.A. Johnson, Jr. Plant patent 3987; 14 Dec. 1976; assigned to Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Watsonville, Calif. Driscoll Y5 × Driscoll D9. Tree: medium to large; vigorous; extensive root system; equal to G6 in susceptibility to twospotted mite and mildew; more susceptible to Mycosphaerella leaf spot. Fruit: first crop of berries produced are medium to large, subsequent crops have berries dropping in size; medium conic to medium wedge; flesh firm, but lacks moisture with low sweetness; poor to medium dessert quality; high ascorbic acid content of fresh fruit.
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