A very late-fruiting, short-day cultivar suitable for the fresh market. Origin: HRI East Malling, U.K., by D.W. Simpson. EM75 (Hapil × Streamliner) × Kent; cross made in 1987; selected in 1988; tested as EM341; introduced in 1997. Tree: short-day; very vigorous with floppy habit; fruit on long peduncles and easier to harvest than Pandora; prolific runner production. Suitable for fresh market, PYO, and home gardens. Susceptible to powdery mildew and verticillium wilt. Late flowering can result in problems with blossom weevil (Anthonomus rubi). Fruit: very regular conical shape and dark red color, similar to Honeoye; slightly acidic flavor; moderately firm flesh but skin can be fragile in hot weather; medium large berries (25–35 mm); season equivalent to Pandora, 2 weeks later than Elsanta.
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