The evaluation and commercialization process Phase 1:     Initial seedling selection and evaluation by WSU Phase 2:    Small-scale on-farm trials with five trees at about two sites Phase 3:     Midscale on-farm trials with 10 to 100 trees at about four sites Phase 4:     Widescale evaluation Phase 5:    Commercialization WA 2 traits Positives It is a bright red-pink color with distinct lenticels. It is slow to mature and has a long shelf life. Its best eating quality is three months after ­harvest. It is a moderately productive tree with a compact growth habit. No problems reported yet with mildew, […]