Origin: at Univ. of California, Wolfskill Experimental Orchards, near Davis, by R.S. Bringhurst and V. Voth. Parker × Cal 77.3-603; cross made in 1981; selected in 1982; tested as Cal 81.43-605; introd. in 1987; U.S. plant patent 6578, 31 Jan. 1989. Tree: short-day type producing fruit over an extended period in arid, subtropical climates; production pattern similar to Chandler; yield as much or more than Chandler; very good runner production. Susceptible to common leaf spot; susceptibility to two-spotted mite similar to Chandler; tolerant to viruses occurring in California. Fruit: very large; firmer than Chandler but not as firm as Parker; bright red exterior and lighter red interior than Chandler; blocky to wedge shape, medium conic; center may be hollow; very good, mildly subacid flavor; fresh-market and processing uses.
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