This particular fruit-bearing cultivar is known for its early ripening period, often producing apples ready for harvest in late summer. It is a hybrid, developed to offer disease resistance and a flavorful product relatively early in the growing season, making it a popular choice for growers in various climates.
Its significance lies in its ability to provide an early apple crop, extending the availability of fresh apples for consumers. This variety offers good resistance to apple scab, a common fungal disease, reducing the need for extensive spraying and benefiting both commercial orchards and home gardeners. Furthermore, it possesses a pleasing sweet-tart flavor profile, contributing to its consumer appeal.