Early to midseason southern highbush with large crisp fruit, for evergreen culture. Origin: Mountain Blue Orchards, New South Wales, Australia, by R. Bell. S01-15-01 × C00-009; crossed 2008; selected 2011; tested as M11-44-08. USPP 29,470; 10 July 2018. Tree: vigor high; growth habit upright; flowers early to midseason; self-fertile; can be cross-pollinated by early and midseason cultivars; yields 7.5-8.5 kg/bush on 3-year plants; propagation by softwood cuttings or in vitro. Fruit: large, 2.5-3.0 g; bloom strong; picking scar very small, dry; very firm with a distinct crunch; flavor high; sweet; acidity medium; storage excellent; ripens early to midseason; grown as an evergreen; shakes well for mechanical harvesting; suitable for fresh market.
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