Thornless mutation of Marion. Origin: Woodburn, OR, by E. Kimlinger. Natural mutation of Marion discovered on a single primocane in 2005. Tree: thornless; growth habit trailing; primocane fruiting; nearly identical to Marion in all ways except for its thornlessness; main use for IQF, puree for ice cream, and juice products. Fruit: small, 3.75 g; oblong; bright glossy black; soft when ripe; flavor tart-sweet, same as Marion; 12.3 ºBrix; titratable acidity expressed as citric acid 1.47%; ripens midsummer.
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