An early ripening primocane-fruiting black raspberry. Origin: Longmont, CO, by P. Tallman. Cross of a black raspberry from Poughkeepsie, NY and one from Rogers, AR; crossed 1993; introd. 2006. USPP 17,727; 15 May 2007. Tree: less vigorous than Jewel; less spiny on upper portion than other cultivars; tipping primocane delays ripening; over wintered canes produce early floricane crop. Fruit: small, between 1.2–2.4 g; shape close to spherical; characteristic black raspberry flavor and color; ripens mid-August.
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