Origin: in Del Rey, Calif., by Tom Chamberlin, H.P. Metzler & Sons. Introd. in 1986. Bud mutation of Roysum Plum. Plant patent 6200; 14 June 1988; assigned to Metropolitan Insurance Co.; licensed exclusively to Agri Sun Nursery, Selma, Calif. Tree: vigorous; productive; requires cross-pollination. Fruit: resembles Rosemary; large; round, slightly elongated; skin deep, bright red, slightly rough; flesh moderate orange-yellow; slightly tart; ripens 2 weeks after Rosemary. Excellent cold storage and shipping qualities.
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