Medium sized, oval shaped fruit. Pale green color becoming pink when fully ripe. The fruit is borne in clusters on long pedicals, making picking easier, hence its name. It has few thorns but are stout and aggressive. Pixwell is too tart for fresh eating, but makes wonderful pies, jams, and preserves.
Leaves turn purple in the fall.
This variety is mildew resistant. Overall height is 4 to 6 feet tall. Very productive plants. Developed by the Washington State Department of Agriculture. Large, dark red fruit with acid flavor.