Southern highbush. Tested as FL72-1; released in 1990 from the Univ. of Florida, Gainesville. FL67-1 × Avonblue. Origin: Tree: upright; vigorous; should be interplanted with other southern highbush for pollination; tends to produce excessive flower buds and usually requires winter pruning to reduce flowering potential. Partially to completely evergreen in central Florida. If it defoliates in winter, it may flower long before producing new leaves, in which case it is highly susceptible to stem blight. Chilling requirement about 300 hours. Fruit: large; light blue; scar, firmness, and flavor good.
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