A new and distinct variety of interspecific tree. The following features of the tree and its fruit are characterized with the tree budded on `Nemaguard` Rootstock (non-patented), grown on Handford sandy loam soil with Storie Index rating 95, in USDA Hardiness Zone 9, near Modesto, Calif., with standard commercial fruit growing practices, such as pruning, thinning, spraying, irrigation and fertilization. Its novelty consist of the following combination of desirable features: 1. Regular and heavy production of medium size fruit. 2. Fruit with an attractive red skin color. 3. The tree with a vigorous, upright growth habit. 4. Fruit with very good flavor and eating quality. 5. Fruit with a good balance between acid and sugar with an average Brix of 17.6.degree.. 6. Fruit with good shipping and storage trials.

 
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> Hydrangea plant named `RIE 12`

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