An early-ripening, complex interspecific hybrid with apricot appearance. Origin: Modesto, Calif., by C.F., G.N. and G.G. Zaiger and L.M. Gardner. Unknown apricot × 7HC43 ={87EB90 =[(Flaming Gold apricot o.p.) × plumcot =(Red Beaut o.p.)] × Royal Zee plum}. USPP12,774 issued 16 Jul. 2002. Tree: large, vigorous, semi-spreading; heavy and regular production, self-infertile, blooming 20 Feb. in Modesto, chilling requirement is 700 h at 7C. Fruit: medium to large, 49 to 51 mm diameter, 80 g, globose; skin is yellow-orange, pubescent; flesh light yellow-orange, 14.2% SS, excellent flavor and eating quality, flavor like apricot; free; ripe the first week of May, 2 weeks before Honey Rich apricot.
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