Peels: Yes
Seed Size: Large
Skin Texture: Medium
Blossom Type: N/A
Fruit Shape: Spheriod to obovate
Skin Color Unripe: Green
Skin Color Ripe: Green
Skin Thickness: Thick
Average Fruit Weight oz: 8
%Ratio Seed/Skin/Flesh: 22:13:65
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Originated in Santa Paula, California, by J. Nicholas Thille. Introduced in 1954 from an open-pollinated seedling of Hass planted in 1946. Good appearance but tends to russet late in season in inland areas. Oil content high; flavor good; season July - November. Tree tall, upright, vigorous with good yields. Not propagated commercially. This variety is a parent of the Gwen variety.