Peerless-type tree and kernel almond with paper shell. Origin: Chico, CA, by J. Chaidez. Seedling of unknown parentage found near a Peerless almond planting; introd. 2001. USPP 11,891; 22 May 2001. Nut: similar to Peerless in shape, size; low proportion of double kernels; paper shell with kernel-to-nut crack-out proportion of 0.69. Tree: medium; semi-upright; vigorous growth habit; nut production on spurs and terminal shoots; cross-incompatible with Wood Colony varietal group; consistent, heavy bloom, 2 d after Nonpareil; harvest ± 7 d after Nonpareil, 3–5 d after Peerless. Fruit:
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