Origin: as Deglet Noor o.p. seedling on property of J.H. Northrop near Indio, Calif., between 1911 and 1917; further developed by B.H. Hayes, for whom it was named, after 1924. Tree: medium vigor; trunk medium heavy. Flowers early in season, sometimes leading to poor set (due to weather) and low yields. Fruit: semi-dry type; medium, 44-48 x 22-25 mm, oblong-ovate; skin medium thick, yellow when immature, amber to reddish-brown at maturity; flesh soft and melting; flavor mild and pleasing; ripens midseason.
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