Self-fertile almond with small size tree, upright in growth, being a regular and productive bearer of medium size, soft shell, sweet kernel almonds. Origin: USPP 5146 in 1983 by Chris F. Zaiger, Modesto, Calif. From the cross [(Merced × genetic dwarf peach seedling with double red flowers) selfed]. Bloom: dark pink bloom 4 to 5 days after Merced. Nut: paper shell with harvest approximately with Mission. Kernel: 19 mm in length, 11 mm in width, and 8 mm thick. About 58% kernel to nut by weight. Tree: leaf glands: 2–4 (usually two) and alternate, primarily on petiole. Nuts borne usually on spurs though also with production on shoots. Fruit:
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