Early-midseason hybrid of northern and southern highbush with medium to large, firm berries of good flavor. Origin: Mountain Blue High Chill, Victoria, Australia, by R. Bell and J. Deveson. Brigitta Blue × Ridley1403; crossed 2011; selected 2015; tested as MG11543-23-004. Tree: vigorous; upright; whippy; leaves large; yield high, 7.6 kg/bush on 3 harvests; blooms early; self-fertile; propagated by softwood cuttings and tissue culture. Fruit: 3.2 g; bloom very good; picking scar small; firm; sweetness medium, 16 ºBrix; acidity medium; ripens late; suited to fresh markets.
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