An early season highbush blueberry with concentrated ripening. Origin: USDA-ARS, Chatsworth, NJ by M.K. Ehlenfeldt. TH 275 × G 567; crossed 1996; selected 1999; tested as ARS 99-88, introd. 2010. Tree: vigorous upright bush; good productivity; cold hardiness and flowering time similar to Bluecrop; flower buds round and fist-like similar to Ozarkblue; flowers and fruits to a small degree on new growth in mild autumns; should be managed to prevent overcropping and to maintain fruit size. Fruit: medium-to medium-large, ~1.6 g; early; concentrated ripening; very good firmness; superior flavor that is retained in storage.
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