Early-to midseason southern highbush suitable for temperate regions and for no-chill production in more tropical regions. Origin: University of Georgia, Griffin, by D.S. NeSmith. TH-909 × TH-681; crossed 2009; selected 2012; introd. 2021. Tree: moderately vigorous; upright; crown narrow; flowers a few days after Rebel in southern Georgia, but also has a no-chill everbearing habit in more tropical regions; yield medium to high in southern Georgia, and very high under no-chill production in more tropical regions; chilling requirement in temperate climate ≤350-450 h, but also produces well under no-chill conditions in more tropical environments; suitable for fresh market; propagated by softwood cuttings and in vitro; self-fertile. Fruit: very large, 3.5-4.5 g; very light blue; picking scar small, dry; firmness and flavor good; generally ripens 7-10 days after Rebel in southern Georgia.
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