This seedling of Mulgoba (Indian type) originating from Florida was introduced in 1910 and has since been grown in numerous other countries. Because of its excellent quality, the seed is used as parent for several other cultivars.
The medium to large-sized fruit is bright yellow with deep crimson or red blush and numerous large whitish/yellow glands. The shape is regular ovate and plump with a rounded base and depressed beak a pointed projection at the tip of a fruit. Average length is 10 cm with an 8 cm width and an average weight of 431 g. The skin is thick and tough; the flesh is yellowish-orange, firm, very juicy with a pleasant aroma. Moderate fibre occurs only close to the seed which is mono-embryonic mode of reproduction: contains only one embryo and covered in a medium-thick woody shell. This outstanding cultivar variety, type is harvested around January to late February.
The tree becomes quite large and spreading; production is erratic but yields are satisfactory.
Advantages:
very attractive appearance
excellent fruit quality
suitable for commercial plantings
good shipper
Disadvantages:
susceptible not resistant to anthracnose and only moderately resistant to powdery mildew; increased inputs are therefore needed to produce clean fruits