Attractive, early midseason apple with excellent texture. Origin: Washington State University Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center, Wenatchee, WA by B. Barritt, B. Konishi, and K. Evans. Splendour × Coop 15; crossed 1994 by S. Mehlenbacher (Oregon State University.); selected 2001. Not patented. HortScience 46:958-960. Tree: open-vase type, upright and spreading with compact habit and light to moderate spur development; very precocious; tendency to alternate bearing; moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew and DNA marker data suggest it carries Rvi6 (Vf) gene for resistance to apple scab. Fruit: medium, 7.7 cm transverse diam.; round conical; skin glaucous at harvest with bright orange-red stripe over yellow background; no russet; inconspicuous lenticels; flesh firmer, crisper and juicier than Gala with a higher acid/sugar ratio and mild aroma.
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