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TRANSCENDENT 



Tree: very vigorous, broadly diverging. 



Shoots: generally long, of medium size, nearly straight, with little curvature 

 and long internodes. Bark: bright reddish olive — dark olive. Lenticels: medi- 

 um in number, large, roundish or oval, yellowish gray, raised. 



Leaf Blade: rather large, nearly flat, nearly straight, even, distinctly oval, 

 medium green, spreading. Serrations: rather sharp, regular, rather shallow, not 

 very distinct. Surface: shining, smooth, with little pubescence. 



Prominent Characteristics 



Large, vigorous tree; spreading growth; reddish bark; smooth, flat, finely 

 serrated leaves. 



Transcendent is not easily confused with any other common variety. 



