Origin: in Jackson Springs, N.C., by North Carolina Agr. Expt. Sta. Introd. in 1968. Sunhigh × Redskin; cross made in 1957; first fruited in 1960; tested as N.C. 7244. Tree: vigor medium; productive; flowers large, showy, fruitful; leaf glands reniform, medium size; chilling requirements and bloom date about the same as Redhaven; moderately resistant to bacterial spot, rating better than Redhaven. Fruit: medium to large; round; skin smooth, most of surface covered early with a dark red blush over a medium yellow ground; flesh deep yellow with small amount of red pigment, very resistant to browning, very firm, texture fine and melting, flavor good when ripe, freestone; ripens 3 to 5 days earlier than Ranger.
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