Origin: in Watsonville, Calif., by Harold A. Johnson, Jr., Driscoll Strawberry Assn. Introd. in 1971. Plant patent 3123; 18 Apr. 1972, assigned to Driscoll Strawberry Assn. Driscoll E3 × Driscoll NM55.5. Cross made in 1963, selected in 1965, tested as G3. Tree: medium large, semi-open; vigorous; consistently productive from spring to fall, both first and second year; susceptible to mildew and calyx rot; tolerant to the two-spotted mite and high levels of soil salts; recommended for central coast area of California. Fruit: large; medium conic to medium wedge; skin dark red when fully ripe, glossy; flesh scarlet, light red at core, firm, high flavor; seeds yellow, darken when exposed to full sun; ripens April.
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