Origin: in Pelotas, Brazil, by Maria do Carma M. Bassols and James N. Moore, UEPAE de Cascata and Univ. of Arkansas. Introd. in 1981. F2 of Comanche × (Thornfree × Brazos); cross made in 1972; selected in 1975; tested as Black44. Tree: canes semi-erect, genetically thornless; vigorous; productive; adapted to mild, winter climates ( <400 hours chilling). Fruit: glossy black, medium-large (5.0-6.5 g), firm; seeds smaller than Thornfree; good fresh and processed quality; ripens very late, 40 days after Brazos. Excellent quality for production of jams, jellies, yogurt, and ice cream.
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