A perennial hermaphrodite deciduous tree. It grows 2.5-4m high.
Origin: in South Haven, Mich., by South Haven Expt. Sta., Michigan Agr. Expt. Sta., South Haven. Introd. in 1967. Open-pollinated seedling of Perfection. Planted in 1948; selected in 1952; tested as SHA 6. Tree: exceptionally strong; wide crotch angles; flowers partially self-fruitful; above average ability to crop satisfactorily in a cold, humid climate, not recommended for areas where well-known standard varieties can be grown. Fruit: size medium; nearly round; skin moderately thick, tough, golden colored; flesh medium-orange, medium firm; shipping quality good; ripens about 20 July in South Haven; for fresh use, home processing, and baby food processing, skin may darken too much for commercial canning of halves or whole fruit; adequate thinning must be done to obtain fruit of satisfactory size and to prevent biennial bearing.
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