Double-cropping black raspberry, fruiting well on both floricanes and primocanes; suitable for backyard growers, farmers markets, and PYO. Origin: Longmont, CO by P. Tallman. Third generation derivative of 1998 cross of PT-CB × PT-W1.7; selected 2006; tested as PT-2A4; introd. 2014; USPP applied for. Tree: very vigorous; more hardy than Jewel in USDA hardiness zone 5; suitable for USDA hardiness zones 5 to 7. Fruit: appearance and flavor similar to Jewel, black, 2 g; floricane berries start ripening one week before Jewel; primocane berries 3 g, start ripening late August or early September continuing until first frost.
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