Origin: in Carlsbad, Calif., by James S. Reed. Introd. in 1960. Plant patent 1967; 16 Aug. 1960. Chance seedling; hybrid type; planted in 1948. Tree: slender, withstands frost to 28F; resistant to salt bum and sun-blotch. Still of minor commercial importance in California. Fruit: small, averaging about 3 inches long and 8-10 oz; ripens in April; flesh smooth, firm, buttery, with oil content averaging 18.9% to 20%; may remain on tree for a relatively long time after reaching maturity; skin medium smooth, medium green when mature, thick, peels easily; ships well; keeps well; resembles a small Nabal.
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