Patented in Feb. 1990 by Edward Mitchell, Miami, Fla. Saigon may be one of its parents. Plant patent 7158. Origin: Tree: vigorous; large, upright, open canopy with well-spaced branching. Fruit: eating quality good to excellent. Shape: oval; base irregularly rounded; stout stem inserted obliquely in a shallow cavity; apex rounded with no beak; surface undulating. Size: length 9-11 cm; breadth 6.5-7.5 cm; thickness 5.5-6 cm. Weight: 340-550 g. Skin: ground color yellow-orange; pink blush; numerous small russet dots; skin medium thick, tender, and adherent. Flesh: firm, melting, and juicy lemon-yellow flesh; flavor mild and sweet with a weak, pleasant aroma; medium fiber. Stone and seed: thin and papery stone with a monoembryonic seed filling 75% to 90% of the stone. Season: late July to August. A consistent, heavy producer in limited commercial production in Florida; good harvesting and handling characteristics, but sometimes damaged by hot-water treatment for anthracnose control.
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