Tree is spreading and is consistently a heavy producer. Thinning is recommended. It is extremely juicy and pleasantly sweet at maturity. Usually achieves good size. Oblong in shape which fills out well when mature.
Skin color is blood red at maturity, increasing in darkness to almost a purple-black when very ripe.
Can be a heavy bearer, requiring thinning for best quality. Susceptible to cracking in prolonged wet weather. A USDA release ripening five to seven days after Santa Rosa. Fruit is similar to Santa Rosa, a dark red purple plum with red flesh. A Burbank x Methley cross.