Origin: in Fresno, Calif., by Agr. Res. Serv., U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Introd. in 1983. [(Fireglow × Hiley) × Fireglow] × Springtime o.p. Selected in 1976 by David W. Ramming, U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Tree: moderately vigorous, moderately productive, self-fertile; blossoms large, showy; leaf glands reniform; chilling requirement not yet determined; blooms with Springcrest at Fresno; ripens before Maycrest and Springcrest; tolerant to Prunus ring spot and prune dwarf virus. Fruit: ripens in only 60 days and averages 2 1/2 inches in diam.; round; skin covered by 70% bright red blush, undercolor bright yellow, pubescence light; semi-freestone; flesh yellow, firm but melting, good flavor.
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