Agriculture Reference
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fruit lacks sufficient color to compete against other cultivars. Ripens in
early mid-season. The trees are vigorous and early bearing. Widely re-
commended but moderately susceptible to bacterial blight.
Derby
Climate Zones:
Zones 5-8
Notes:
The medium-sized to large fruits are medium-firm to firm with
yellow, semiclingstone flesh. Noted to be very resistant to bacterial
blight in North Carolina. Can be hard to find in nurseries.
Dixiered
Climate Zones:
Zones 5-8
Notes:
The medium-sized, round, clingstone fruits have red skins and
yellow flesh with good quality. Ripens in mid-season. Noted as being
resistant to bacterial blight and bacterial spot. Popular in the south-
eastern United States.
EarliGrande
Climate Zones:
Zones 8-9
Notes:
The small to medium-sized fruits have yellow, semi-freestone
flesh with excellent flavor. Low-chilling (200 hours) and ripens very
early.
