Origin: in Davis, Calif., by E.F. Serr and H.I. Forde, California Agr. Expt. Sta. Introd. in 1968. Franquette × Payne. Cross made in 1948; selected in 1955; tested as UC 49-49. Nut: pointed, somewhat similar in shape to Hartley but with a less flattened base; shell seal good; kernel 49% of nut, high quality; 70% of those tested had lightcolored kernels; matures early to midseason. Tree: very productive and consistent bearer; leafs out 8 days after Payne; 80% of lateral buds producing pistillate flowers; tolerant of high summer temperatures. Needs consistent pruning to-prevent overbearing and lowering of quality. Named after the town of Vina. Fruit:
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