A double-flowered ornamental orig. at New Jersey Agr. Expt. Sta., New Brunswick. Selected in 1985 by A.M. Voordeckers, tested as NJ 308, and introduced in 1990 by J.C. Geffreda, A.M. Voordeckers, and S.A. Mehlenbacher for ornamental qualities. Complex parentage of New Jersey selections. Origin: Tree: Fruit: medium; oblong-round; 40% to 50% scarlet-red blush over a greenish-yellow ground color; flesh yellow, nonmelting, clingstone. Flowers numerous, large, showy, rich pink, extra petals (double); late blooming; leaf glands reniform. Trees: tolerant to bacterial spot, vigorous, moderately spreading, slightly productive.
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