Origin: in Kristianstad, Sweden, by E.J. Olden, Balsgard Fruit Breeding Inst. Introd. in 1968. Ontario × Ruth Gerstetter. Cross made in 1952, selected in 1959. Tree: size medium; spreading; vigor moderate; hardiness similar to Ontario; productivity moderate; tolerant to Sclerotinia, but a little susceptible to bacterial canker; recommended as a commercial variety in southern Sweden. Fruit: size medium; oval, a little compressed at top end, often with unequal halves; skin violet color, thick, tough; flesh light greenyellow, sweet, slightly acid; early ripening variety, 2 to 3 days later than Ruth Gerstetter or during first plum ripening week in Sweden; fruit drop easily when fully ripe, but can be picked as soon as they change color.
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