A very early, productive blackberry with strong, spiny canes that is adapted to the Rio Grande Valley. Origin: in Monte Alto, Tex., by A.W. Scott, Jr. and M.J. Lukefahr, Rio Farms. Uncertain origin. Tree: extremely vigorous; produces shoots freely from root cuttings; more erect than Brazos and less erect than Cherokee; similar thorniness to Brazos; better adapted to highly alkaline (pH 7.8), calcareous soil than most cultivars; very productive. Fruit: larger than Brazos, Rosborough, Cherokee, Choctaw, and Cheyenne in Monte Alto; rated acceptable based on flavor, color, appearance, and texture.
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