An early fruiting short-day cultivar with high quality fruit, adapted for growing under protection in northern Europe. Origin: HRI East Malling, U.K. by D.W. Simpson. Honeoye × (Cardinal × [Belrubi × Holiday]); cross made in 1990; selected in 1991; tested as EM575; introduced in 1999. Tree: short-day; moderately vigorous; erect habit; fruit is well displayed; yield similar to Honeoye but season is slightly earlier and more condensed. Good runner production. Susceptible to powdery mildew and verticillium. Early flowering makes frost protection advisable. Fruit: very regular conical shape; glossy; strong red color; firm; sweet, aromatic flavor; good shelf life; large size; low percentage waste. Suitable for fresh market.
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