Thornless, erect, floricane-fruiting with large fruit, good postharvest performance, and exceptional flavor. Origin: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, by J.R. Clark. APF-45 × A-2108T; crossed 2004; selected 2008; tested as A-2428T; introd. 2018. USPP 33,115; 1 June 2021. Tree: thornless; growth habit erect; yield consistently high; cold hardy to-17 ºC. Fruit: large, 8.0 g; oblong; glossy, with uniform black appearance; flavor exceptional, with balanced aromatic sweetness, acidity, 9.8 ºBrix, 1.01% titratable acidity expressed as citric acid; outstanding postharvest storage potential and consistent flavor even after storage and rain events; ripens midseason.
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