Midseason southern highbush blueberry for the home gardener and for ‘edible landscape’ use. Origin: University of Georgia and USDA-ARS (Chatsworth, NJ), by D.S. NeSmith and M.K. Ehlenfeldt. MS-122 × MS-6; selected 2001; tested as TH-682; introd. 2008; USPP applied for. Tree: vigorous, strong cane growth; open, semi-upright with narrow crown; flowers 10-15 d after O’Neal, and 3-8 d after Climax in south and middle Georgia; estimated chilling requirement 500-550 h; develops attractive fall coloring; suitable for home garden; propagation moderately easy by softwood cuttings; self-fertile to a degree, but will benefit from cross-pollination. Fruit: medium to large, 1.7-2.0 g; abundant set; very light blue; medium scar; average firmness; pleasant, mild flavor; ripens 5-8 d after O’Neal, and 8-12 d before Climax in south and middle Georgia.
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