Introd. to Florida from Thailand in 1973 by Robert J. Knight for the Rare Fruit Council International of Miami, Fla. Origin: Tree: vigorous; large, upright, somewhat open canopy. Fruit: eating quality fair to good. Shape: oblong; base rounded; slender stem inserted squarely in a slightly elevated manner; apex rounded to bluntly pointed sometimes with a small lateral beak; surface smooth. Size: length 12-13.5 cm; breadth 7.5-8.5 cm; thickness 6.5-7 cm. Weight: 320-450 g. Skin: ground color greenish-yellow; no blush; no dots; skin thick, medium tough, and medium adherent. Flesh: medium firm and juicy pale yellow flesh; flavor mild and insipid with no aroma; little fiber. Stone and seed: medium-thick and woody stone with a polyembryonic seed filling 90% to 100% of the stone. Season: late May to June. Name means "Chinese sugar" in the Thai language; consistent, heavy producer in Florida.
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