Origin: in Excelsior, Minn., by the Univ. of Minnesota Fruit Breeding Farm. Introd. in 1920. Prunus salicina (probably 'Apple') × P. americana (unnamed seedling); first fruited and selected in 1911; tested as Minn. 8. Tree: medium height; vigorous; very hardy; production heavy and reliable. Fruit: large; nearly round; skin attractive bright red, medium thick and tough, dots small and russeted, bloom medium; flesh yellow, firm, fine texture, tender, juicy, sweet, pleasant; quality good; pit medium size, smooth, free or nearly so; matures late.
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