A mid-early season blueberry with distinct flavor suitable for home gardens. Origin: Univ. of Arkansas, by J.R. Clark, J.N. Moore, and A.D. Draper. US 73 × G-526; selected 1988; tested as A-257; introd. 2005. Tree: selected in low organic matter, non-amended soil and has good vigor in mineral soils; upright to slightly spreading growth habit; early blooming, 3 Mar. early bloom and 50% bloom 4 Apr. (Bluecrop 11 Apr.); believed to be self-pollinating; chilling requirement not fully determined but estimated to be 500–800 h; no diseases observed in Arkansas. Fruit: med. to med.-small, 1.4 g; medium-dark; flavor very distinct, often described as ‘peach like’; good scar; crisp texture; ripens 27 May in Clarksville, AR;
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