Origin: at Morioka, Iwate, Japan, by Y. Yoshida, T. Haniuda, S. Tsuchiya, T. Sanada, T. Masuda, H. Bessho, and S. Sadamori, Morioka Branch, Fruit Tree Res. Sta. Introd 1984. Fuji × Jonathan; cross made in 1963; selected in 1976; tested as Morioka #37. Japanese Reg. No. P931; 18 July 1985. Tree: vigorous; upright; precocious; regularly productive. Diploid; blooms with Delicious. No longer propagated commercially. Fruit: medium to large, 250 to 300 g; shape oblong to oblong-conic; skin bright red over yellow-green ground, smooth, some russet in cavity; flesh creamcolored, juicy, sweet, water core; good sugar/acid balance; mild flavor. Harvest just after Gala; cold storage 2 months; shelf life 4 to 5 weeks.
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