Flesh is medium to dark red, uniformly colored and firm. Ripens 4-10 days before Bing, which it resembles. It is apparently as susceptible to rain cracking as Bing. Tree is vigorous upright, spreading and productive. Pollinate with Bing, Van or Sam.
Fruit is large, sweet with red to dark purplish-red skin.
Flesh is medium firm, somewhat softer than Bing, semi-freestone. Excellent flavor, it is suitable for shipping long distances. Ripens 4-7 days before Black Tartarian, and has excellent market acceptance. Majority of doubles drop before harvest, susceptible to cracking after rain. Tree is well branched, upright growth and moderately vigorous.