Early-season southern highbush suitable for temperate regions and for no-chill production in more tropical regions. Origin: University of Georgia, Griffin, by D.S. NeSmith. Camellia × Palmetto; crossed 2004; selected 2007; introd. 2020. Tree: vigorous; upright; crown narrow; flowers with Rebel in southern Georgia; exhibits no-chill everbearing habit in Peru; yields less than Rebel in southern Georgia, but very high yielding under no-chill production in Peru; chilling requirement in temperate climate ≤500-550 h, but also produces well under no-chill, more tropical environments; suitable for fresh market; propagation by softwood cuttings and in vitro; self-fertile. Fruit: large to very large, 2.5-3.5 g; medium to light blue; picking scar small to medium, dry; firmness very good; flavor good; ripens with Rebel in southern Georgia.
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