A primocane fruiting raspberry released as an early-season alternative to Autumn Bliss. Origin: USDA-ARS and Ore. St. Univ., Corvallis, Ore., by Chad E. Finn, Francis J. Lawrence, Brian M. Yorgey, and Bernadine C. Strik. ORUS 1823 × ORUS 1842, full sib to Summit; selected in 1976; tested as ORUS 534-10; introd. in 2004; not patented. Tree: produces a very early spring crop on cut back floricanes; vigorous primocanes shorter with fewer nodes and not as sturdy as those of Heritage; requires support; productive; purple spines are infrequent; field tolerance to root rot (Phytophthora fragariae var. rubi); susceptible to Raspberry bushy dwarf virus (RBDV) but unknown how quickly it becomes infected. Fruit: heavier than Heritage; very firm; rounded shape; drupelets consistent in size and shape giving uniform appearance; bright red, but darker than Heritage; flavor good but not as good as most Pacific Northwest floricane fruiting cultivars; ripening season earlier than Heritage and similar to Autumn Bliss and Summit; adapted to fresh market and shipping long distance.
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