Thornless, erect, floricane-fruiting, with large, high-quality fruit. Origin: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, by J.R. Clark. APF-46 × Natchez; selected 2009. Tree: thornless; growth habit erect; yield consistently high; resistant to anthracnose (Elsinoe veneta); cold hardy to-17 ºC; for commercial shipping, local markets, and home gardens. Fruit: large, 9.0 g for primary floricane fruit, but smaller later in season, with secondary and tertiary fruit 4.0-5.7 g; overall seasonal fruit size 6.1 g; long conical, with a uniform black finish; consistently firm; fruit fertility excellent, with full drupelet set; flavor consistently excellent; 9.2 ºBrix; 0.89% titratable acidity expressed as citric acid; ripens early; postharvest performance excellent.
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