Botrytis control may be a problem. Latestar is resistant to red stele. In preliminary trials, has produced large yields of large sized, pale orange berries. Berry flesh is firm but skin may be subject to injury from excessive rain. Ripens with Veestar but larger and more productive.
Berries are bright, medium firm, and of good flavour.
A potential PYO replacement for Veestar. Sensitive to copper fungicides. Appears productive with firm, conical berries. First yield data in 1997. Productive with large, firm, attractive berries.