Hot summer required to ripen. The most productive almond variety. Blooms and harvests just before Mission. Medium-sized, vigorous, spreading tree similar to Neplus. Originated from a cross of Texas Mission and Nonpareil.
Young trees set heavy crops.
Harvest 2-3 weeks after Nonpareil. 400 hours. Hard-shell nut with short, plump kernel. Long, broad, flat kernel. Satisfactory pollenizer for Nonpareil in Northern California. Blooms early, with Neplus.