A Belgian heirloom from the early 1800s. The fruits are round and flattened and about 3 inches in diameter, with greenish yellow skin and a brilliant red flush. The creamy white flesh is crisp and fairly juicy. The flavor is sub acid and faintly aromatic. Great for culinary and dessert uses of all types. Productive. The fruit ripens in October, and can be stored for 4 to 5 months. Trees are moderately vigorous.

The feral grandmother tree grows near Rock Creek outside Nevada City, Nevada County @2500’, on a large 1800s homestead being renovated by a young farmer.