Origin: in Fresno, Calif., at U.S. Hort. Field Sta., by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Introd. in 1972. Queen Ann × Santa Rosa; cross made in 1961, selected in 1964 by John H. Weinberger. Tree: vigorous; does not set heavy crop when young; flowers self-infertile, requires a pollinizer: Santa Rosa, Casselman, Simka, Laroda, Friar, or Redroy. Queen Rosa pollinates Laroda and Friar. Recommended only for Japanese plum growing areas. Fruit: Japanese type; smooth, large, round to slightly oblate; skin red, smooth, attractive; to avoid discoloration caused by handling and rolling, fruit should not be picked until shoulders wellcolored; flesh light yellow, firm, softens slowly; good shipping quality; flavor similar to Queen Ann; clingstone; ripens late June or end of Santa Rosa season.
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