A sweet-fruited self-fertile apricot for late-season fresh and dry markets. Origin: Le Grand, CA, by L. Bradford and N. Bradford. Parentage unknown. USPP 8,932; 11 Oct. 1994. Tree: vigorous; medium in size; spreading with rounded top; regular bearing; very productive. Fruit: globose; medium; light orange skin with reddish blush possible; ripens 7 d before Patterson; freestone; bitter kernel; strong orange flesh color; abundantly juicy; medium apricot aroma; excellent balance of sugar and acid; 17% to 22% SS; 4.6:1 dry ratio.
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