Origin: in Blacksburg, Va., by R.C. Moore and G.D. Oberle, Virginia Agr. Expt. Sta., Virginia Polytechnical Inst. and State Univ. Introd. in 1972. Albemarle Pippin × Golden Delicious. Cross made in 1944, first fruited in 1952, selected in 1956, tested as VPI 8. Tree: size medium; round topped, sturdy; vigor moderate; very productive but will alternate; appears somewhat susceptible to late summer rots but very tolerant of conditions that cause severe lenticel and skin russeting on Golden Delicious under eastern conditions; pollen viable, blooms in Delicious season. Fruit: medium to large; round to round conic, sometimes angular to irregular; skin clear waxy yellow with bright pinkish blush and white dots, very attractive; flesh very firm, creamy yellow, texture medium, crisp, juicy; long storage life; for fresh market and commercial processing; ripens 2 or 3 weeks later than Delicious.
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