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GOLDEN SWEET 



Tree: tall and vigorous, ascending. 



Shoots: medium in length and size, straight, very little curved. Bark: reddish 

 olive — grayish olive. Lenticels: medium in number, small, roundish, grayish, 

 even , 



Leaf Blade: medium or above in size, generally flat, often reflexed, somewhat 

 waved, rather broad oval or ovate, dark green, spreading to drooping. Serrations: 

 sharp, irregular, quite distinct. Surface: dull, moderately smooth, with medium 

 pubescence. 



Prominent Characteristics 



Rather tall, with reddish bark, and with leaves having sharp, distinct serrations. 

 Differs from — 



Sweet Bough by more reddish bark and much sharper serrations. 

 Tolman by sharper serrations and less pubescence. 



