Medium-sized rounded-conic, sometimes oblong, fruit has rich golden skin dotted with russet freckles. The name translates to ‘Royal Pineapple’ and the crisp fine-grained flesh is tangy, tart and sweet right off the tree with a citrusy pineapple flavor. These are good keepers; in storage the golden skin deepens to almost orange, while the flesh gets noticeably sweeter without losing its zest. Also good for cooking and pressing.
Used as a pollen parent for its bold flavors by famous breeder Albert Etter. Naturally small trees are nice for home gardens. Blooms midseason. Z4.
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