Cameo® (Caudle)

A chance seedling discovered in the Smith-Caudle orchard near Dryden, Wash., in the 1980s. USPP 9068; 7 Mar. 1995. Fruit: attractive bright red stripe over yellow-green ground; round to conical, lacking prominent lobes at apex; size medium to large; flesh firm and creamy-white; flavor sweet­tart; eating quality very good. Matures with Rome Beauty. Stores extremely well; can be stored more than 12 months in CA; not subject to scald. Tree: vigorous, many spurs produced; hardy; precocious and productive.