Origin: near Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (52°N), by G. Krahn (Lakeshore Tree Farms); wild plant discovered by Moon Lake; introduced by G. Krahn in 1974. Fruit up to 16 mm diam., obovate to nearly spherical, blue-black with light bloom; typically 6-10 per cluster, cluster open; flavor mild, sweet, good; pH 3.9. Shrub to 3 m high; initially upright to arching-spreading, 3 m spread at maturity; suckering moderate. Productivity moderate, somewhat sporadic. May have some resistance to powdery mildew. Currently being evaluated in a comprehensive cultivar trial. Tree: Fruit:
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