A perennial hermaphrodite deciduous tree. It grows 1-1.5m high.
Origin: in Wasco, Calif., by David L. Armstrong, Armstrong Nurseries, Ontario, Calif. Introd. in 1962. Plant patent 2213; 8 Jan. 1963; assigned to Armstrong Nurseries. Complex parentage involving Mayflower, Babcock, Rio Oso Gem, Golden Blush, July Elberta, Socala, Coolidge Double Red, Early Imperial and Swatow peaches and Gold Mine nectarine. Tree: dwarf; bushy; internodes short, about 1/4 inch apart; chilling requirement moderate, similar to June Gold; flower light pink, semi-double, showy, ornamental. Fruit: size medium; skin moderately red; flesh yellow, freestone; ripens early, a few days before Coronet and a few days after June Gold.
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