Origin: in Cheyenne, Wyo., by G.S. Howard, Agr. Res. Sta., U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Augustred × Cheyenne 62-17 (Rubus strigosus); cross made in 1964; selected in 1967; tested as 67-10; introd. in 1976. Cheyenne 62-17 is a third generation selection from indigenous Rubus strigiosus near Greybull, Wyo. Tree: vigorous; produces numerous canes; medium to high yield; winter hardy. Fruit: up to 22 mm in diam., hemispheric; medium to deep red; medium firm, somewhat less flavorful than standard varieties; primocane fruit ripens first week of August; fruiting season lasts about 6 weeks or until heavy frost occurs.
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