A perennial hermaphrodite deciduous herb. It grows 0.1-0.5m high.
A late-season, short-day cultivar with high yield, large berries, and good disease resistance. Origin: HRI East Malling, U.K., by D.W. Simpson. Complex pedigree includes Tioga, Redgauntlet, Wiltguard, Gorella, and Providence; cross made in 1987; selected in 1988; tested as EM372; introduced in 1997. Tree: vigorous with erect habit; fruit is well displayed; needs wider spacing than Elsanta; good runner production. High yield, particularly from July-planted module (plug) plants. Moderately resistant to powdery mildew and other fungal leaf diseases. Partial resistance to verticillium and crown rot. Tolerant to vine weevil (Otiorhynchus sulcatus). Fruit: larger average fruit size than Elsanta combined with lower percentage waste; ripens seven to 10 days later than Elsanta; regular conical shape; firm skin and flesh; full red color and sweet flavor; good shelf life; suitable for fresh market, PYO and home gardens.
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