Of unknown parentage; named after the daughter of Jack Faircloth of Lake Worth, Fla. Propagated since about 1950; named and described in 1954. Origin: Tree: vigorous; large, upright, dense canopy. Fruit: eating quality good to excellent. Shape: round; base flattened; stout stem inserted squarely in a shallow cavity; apex rounded with no beak; surface smooth. Size: length 11-14 cm; breadth 9.5-11 cm; thickness 8-8.5 cm. Weight: 450-730 g. Skin: ground color greenish to bright yellow; orange-red blush; numerous medium-yellow dots; skin thick, tough, and easily separating. Flesh: tender, melting, and juicy orange flesh; flavor rich, spicy, and sweet with a strong, pleasant aroma; no fiber. Stone and seed: thick and woody stone with a monoembryonic seed filling about 60% to 80% of the stone. Season: June to July. Has the appearance of a large Zill mango; fruit tender and easily bruised during handling or shipping; attracted attention in the Caribbean due to its size and color.
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