Early-midseason red dessert gooseberry (R. uva-crispa). Origin: Promo-Fruit Ltd., Rafz, Switzerland, by Peter Hauenstein. Invicta × LS 9-31-54; introd. in 1990; sibling of Rafzvicta. Xenia refers to the direct effect produced by the transfer of pollen from one strain to another to produce a hybrid. New Latin, from Greek xeniā, hospitality; from xenos. Canadian PBR and USPP pending. Tree: growth is medium to strong; mostly upright but with spreading branch angles; ripens early-midseason, between Mayduke and Whinham’s Industry; distal region of the plant tends to have few, relatively weak thorns; suited for home, U-pick and commercial plantings. Fruit: bright red skin; large, about 11 g, 40% larger than Invicta; ovoid shape; smooth skin; good quality fruit with persistent perianth.
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