A branch mutation from Kennewick, Washington discovered in 1985 because of early coloring. Fruit is striped on a deep red background. Maturity is about the middle of September. Trees are moderately hardy and vigorous. Customarily displays pin striping over a light blush with excellent storage capabilities.
Trees display standard growth habits and generally bears well.
Requires 100-400 hours of chilling. Eating quality similar to a well ripened Delicious. Hardier, juicier flesh. Extremely firm apple with very high soluble solids. Fruit requires a very long growing season of approximately 180 days.