An early season, complex interspecific hybrid plum with reddish-maroon, glabrous skin. Origin: Modesto, Calif., by Gary N. Zaiger, Grant G. Zaiger and Leith M. Gardner. 57EC493 =(third generation seedling selection from Red Beaut o.p.) × 59EC558 =[(Red Beaut o.p.) × unknown apricot]; selected in 1990. USPP 15,762; issued 17 May 2005. Tree: large size; vigorous; upright; regular production; self-infertile; white petals; anthers yellow; blooms 20 to 28 Feb. in Modesto; chilling requirement 800 h. Fruit: medium to large, 54 mm diameter, 125 g; globose with slightly enlarged apex; skin reddish-maroon, medium thickness; flesh yellow; slightly firmer than Santa Rosa, very good flavor; 16% SS; semi-freestone; ripe 16 to 21 June, with Santa Rosa.
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