Mid-to late-season southern highbush with unique crisp sweet flavor, suited to evergreening. Origin: Mountain Blue Orchards, New South Wales, Australia, by R. Bell. Ridley 1403 × Ridley 4609; crossed 2011; selected 2014; tested as M14-16-07. USPP 31,035; 12 Nov. 2019. Tree: round bush; leaves large; medium to vigorous; yields high, 4.7 kg/plant on 2 harvests; bloom medium; blooms late to very late; highly self-fertile, but cross-pollination (Twilight, Splash) required for optimum fruit size; propagation by softwood cuttings or tissue culture. Fruit: 2-4 g; picking scar small; very firm and crisp; flavor unique, sweet, aromatic, acidity medium to low; ripens mid-to late-season; hand harvest good; suited to fresh market.
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