Breeder: Selected by E. Fuchs and M. Grüntzig, University of Halle/S.

Origin: Selected from an unknown variety in Germany in 1999, belongs to European-North African group

Blossom, pollination: Self-fertile, blooms early-mid season

Maturity: Medium (late July to early August)

Fruit characteristics: Medium sized, round shape, light orange colour with strong red on the sunny side,
light orange and firm flesh, sweet to acidic taste

Tree habit: Medium vigour

Susceptibilities: Resistant to Sharka (Plum pox virus, PPV)

Genetic characterisation:
To elucidate the genetic relationship among apricot cultivars, a dendrogram generated from the UPGMA cluster analysis  was produced (Dendrogram).
For more detailed information please see our publication "Microsatellite variability in apricots (Prunus armeniaca L.) reflects their
geographic origin and breeding history" in "Tree Genetics and Genomes" Volume 1, Number 4, December 2005, page 151 - 165.