A winter-hardy, large-fruited, very firm, and aromatic red raspberry with excellent shelf life and high antioxidant activity. Origin: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Horticulture Research and Development Centre, Saint Jean sur Richelieu, Quebec, by S. Khanizadeh. Meeker × Chilliwack; crossed 1994; tested as SJR942-7; introd. 2007. Canadian PBRO 06-5438; 2005. Tree: semi-erect; medium height; floricane laterals longer than Boyne and Killarney; slightly less hardy than Boyne and Killarney. Fruit: large; firm; medium red; skin dull and pubescent; long-conic; cylindrical cavity; very flavourful; detaches easily from receptacle without crumbling; strong drupelet cohesion; reported to have much higher ellagic acid content than Boyne, Festival, Killarney, and Nova; ripens 8 d after Boyne and Killarney.
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