Origin: at Univ. of California, Wolfskill Experimental Orchards, near Davis, by R.S. Bringhurst and V. Voth. Cal 69.141-101 × Cal 71.98-605; cross made in 1975; selected in 1976; tested as Cal 75.54-115 and later as CN 75; introd. in 1987. Tree: strongly day-neutral with high chilling requirement; compact habit; yield similar to Fem. Relatively resistant to powdery mildew; resistant to verticillium wilt; moderately susceptible to common leaf spot; relatively susceptible to two-spotted spider mite; tolerant to viruses occurring in California. Fruit: size comparable to Fern and smaller than Selva; less firm than Selva and firmer than Fern; less red and more orange than Fern, glossy; symmetrical, medium to short conic with occasional wedge; centers may be somewhat hollow; good flavor, comparable or superior to Fern; fresh-market use.
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