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. 288LF477 =(Geo Pride plumcot × interspecific from P. salicina, P. armeniaca, P. persica) × 391LD449 =(interspecific from Modesto apricot, plumcot 4G1180, unknown apricot); selected in 1998. USPP 14,571;issued 2 Mar. 2004. Tree: large size; vigorous; upright; heavy production; self-infertile; white petals; yellow anthers; blooms 16 to 25 Feb. in Modesto; chilling requirement 450-500 h. Fruit: large, 51 mm diameter, 119 g; globose and slightly flattened; skin reddish-maroon, medium thickness; flesh yellow with slight red under skin; firm; mild sweet, 12% SS; clingstone; ripe 22 to 28 May, 7 d before Red Beaut plum.
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