An early ripening northern highbush blueberry. Origin: Research Institute for Fruit Growing, Pitesti by P. Mladin. Spartan O.P.; crossed 1988; selected 1996; tested as 88-3/35; introd. 2001. Tree: vigorous, upright; productive; concentrated ripening, 1–3 pickings; resistant to anthracnose and fire blight; moderately resistant to Phomopsis spp. and S. albopunctata. Fruit: outstanding quality; light blue; small, dry pedicel scar; excellent firmness and flavor; loose cluster; prolonged shelf-life; high in vitamin C.
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