Origin: at Univ. of California, South Coast Res. and Ext. Center, near Irvine, by V. Voth and R.S. Bringhurst. Irvine × Cal 85.92-602; cross made in 1988; selected in 1989; tested as Cal 88.66-616; 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, but production persists later in season in cool Mediterranean climates; adapted to central California, as well as southern California; plant larger, more erect and vigorous than Chandler. Moderately resistant to common leaf spot and powdery mildew; equal or greater tolerance to two-spotted spider mite than Chandler; tolerant to viruses occurring in California. Fruit: size similar to Chandler; firmer than Chandler; symmetrical, conic; compared to Chandler, external color lighter, more orange, and less glossy, and internal color lighter; achenes yellow to light red and slightly indented; very good flavor, slightly less aromatic than Chandler; fresh-market, processing, and home-garden uses.
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