A perennial hermaphrodite deciduous herb. It grows 0.1-0.5m high.
A productive day-neutral cultivar with excellent fruit quality, adapted to northern Europe. Origin: D.W. Simpson; HRI East Malling, U.K. Evita × EMR77, complex pedigree includes Evita, Selva, Tioga, Gorella and Gento; cross made in 1994; selected in 1995; tested as EMR154; introduced in 2002. Tree: day-neutral; more vigorous than Everest with semi-erect habit; good runner production; good yield, similar to Everest, provided tunnels are used for protection in autumn. Suitable for fresh market, PYO and catering trade. Resistant to Verticillium dahliae, moderately resistant to Sphaerotheca macularis; susceptible to Colletotrichum acutatum. Fruit: very regular conical shape; glossy with orange-red color; firm with sweet flavor and juicy texture; excellent shelf life; medium-large size and low percentage waste; season from July to October but most productive from September onwards.
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