Origin: in Carlsbad, Calif., by person or persons unknown. Introd. in 1947 when it was first planted. Chance seedling, possibly of Fuerte; Tree: moderately consistent bearer in some areas such as Ventura County, Calif.; leaves with a characteristic yellow-green blotch, which readily identifies all known Decem trees, but it does not appear to be detrimental or serious to tree growth or production of fruit. Now obsolete. Fruit: 6 to 8 oz; pyriform; skin green, smooth, leathery; seed size medium; ripens in early fall with Fuerte resembles Fuerte in appearance and size.
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