Orange-fleshed apricot with mildly acidic and sweet taste and having a very long shelf life. Origin: Elne, France, by A. Maillard, and L. Maillard. Couloumine × o.p.; selected 2007; tested as 02.01.121 AB. USPP 21,167; 6 Jul. 2010. Tree: vigorous compared to other commercial apricots; semi-spreading to semi-upright; production very good and bearing regular; flowers self-compatible; unknown reaction to PPV. Fruit: round, slightly oblate; 65–75 g; freestone; fibers generally not observed; flesh orange; skin blush 50% to 60% of surface; texture fine and firm; aroma pronounced; eating quality very good, sweet; kernel bitter.
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