An early ripening large-fruited apricot. Origin: University of Bologna and Milan, Italy, by D. Bassi. Early Blush × PA 7005-2; crossed 1990; tested as BO 9061010; introd. 2002. EU PVR applied for. Tree: very vigorous; upright to spreading; highly productive; easy to prune; fruits on spurs and 1-year-old shoots; mid-to late bloom; self-incompatible, known pollinizers are Sweetcot, Portici, Early Blush; appears resistant to Dideron and Marcus Plum pox virus isolates. Fruit: oblong; symmetrical, large, 80 g; orange skin without significant blush or sour taste; firm, yellow-orange, melting flesh; freestone; good flavor; small elliptical pit; ripens in early June with Early Tirynthos.
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