Origin: from breeding program at Inst. for Hort. Plant Breeding, Wageningen, The Netherlands. Introd. in 1984; plant breeders rights granted 20 Nov. 1989. Golden Delicious × James Grieve. Fruit most resembles Elstar, but larger, redder, smoother-skinned, and less acid; round conical; flesh medium firm, fine-grained. Harvest 1-5 days after Elstar, requiring two or more pickings; short shelf life; can be stored only for a few weeks. Tree: medium vigor; precocious; tip bearing; very productive; regular bearing; upright spreading. Fruit:
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