Thornless, primocane-fruiting, erect plant with good handling potential and postharvest storage performance for shipping. Origin: University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Fayetteville, AR by J.R. Clark. A-2293T × APF-49T; crossed 2004; selected 2008; tested as APF-190T; introd. 2014; USPP 28,598; 7 Nov. 2017. Tree: erect; thornless; primocane fruiting; vigorous, prolific; moderate resistance to anthracnose (Elsinoe veneta), and no orange rust (Gymnoconia nitens) was observed; floricanes cold hardy to-17 C or possibly lower; moderate yield potential on floricanes in Arkansas, productivity substantially better for primocanes in areas with more moderate summers. Fruit: conical elongated to blocky; large, 4.7-7.5 g depending on cane fruit borne on and climatic conditions; uniform drupelet size; flavor very good; soluble solids 9.7-10.5% for floricane fruit, up to 13.2% for primocane fruit; titratable acidity 0.5-0.9% citric acid; ripens in early June in Arkansas, 6 d after APF-45 (Prime-Ark 45), later in more temperate locations, continuing with appropriate environmental conditions until frost; storage potential good, recommended for commercial shipping as well as for local markets.
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