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A new and distinct variety of Interspecific Almond tree. The following features of the tree and its nuts are characterized with the tree budded on 'Nemaguard' Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial almond growing practices, such as pruning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. The tree being self fertile with the ability to produce almonds without the use of pollinators. 2. Vigorous, upright growth of the tree. 3. Producing nuts that are well sealed and soft shelled. 4. Nuts having very good eating quality. 5. Nuts harvesting 7 to 10 days before 'Nonpariel' Almond (non-patented). 6. The pollen being compatible with 'Nonpariel' Almond (non-patented) and blooming in the same blooming season.
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