A frost-tolerant, self-fertile introduction by Antonio Felipe and Rafael Sodas i Company, Unidad de Fruticultura, Zaragoza, Spain. Introd. in 1987. Unknown origin; discovered in 1974 in a variety collection under an incorrect name, freed from known viruses, and tested with Ayles and Moncayo. Fruit matures early (first of September). Nut: very hardshelled (32% to 35% kernel); kernel is ovate (width-to-length ratio is 0.59); medium to large; few double kernels, good commercial quality. Naturally autogamous due to coincidence of anthers and stigma. Blooms in mid-March in central Spain, approximately with Ayles; high density of medium-sized blossoms on spurs. Blossoms have low sensitivity to frost. Origin: Tree: medium size and spreading; somewhat compact. Fruit:
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