Origin: in Phoenix, Ariz. Discovered and introd. about 1925 by Frank Brophy, Phoenix Date Co., Phoenix, Ariz. Open-pollinated seedling. Tree: very productive (produces 115-140 kg/tree); trunk thicker than average; slow in growth, about the rate of Khadrawy. Fruit: semi-dry type; large, 41-48 x 26-28 mm, oblong-conic; skin medium thick, medium red when immature, ripening and curing to brown-black, thin and delicate, adheres to flesh, checks easily; flesh amber, soft, slightly syrupy, smooth, melting, no fiber; flavor sweet, mild, and pleasing; quality very good; seed small to medium; ripens midseason to late, late September to November; resembles Hayany but has a higher sugar content and is not so perishable after it is cured and packed; injured about the same extent as Hayany during unfavorable ripening seasons.
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