Origin: in Green Forest, Ark.; first called Miller Red after the grower’s name, Miller. Introd. in 1949 by the Ozark Nursery Co., Tahlequah, Okla., as Ozark Ruby. Parentage unknown; discovered in 1936. Tree: somewhat upright compared to most varieties; foliage medium green, rather roundish; terminal growth steady; terminal buds, large; bark of limbs and new growth dark red to light brown; rate of growth and life expectancy average. Fruit: large, resembles Idared and Jonathan, but larger and skin with more red; ripens 10 to 15 days before Jonathan with Summer Champion; color, flavor and quality superior to Summer Champion; flesh firm and juicy; highly susceptible to blotch and bitter rot.
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