A late season southern highbush. Origin: University of Georgia, Athens, GA by D.S. NeSmith. TH-653 × Millennia; crossed 2002; selected 2005; introd. 2014; USPP 27,531; 10 Jan. 2017. Tree: vigorous, but not overly vigorous like Camellia; upright bush with a medium crown; flowers with Camellia; yield greater than Star and Camellia in south and middle GA; good leafing, estimated chilling requirement <500-550 h; suitable for fresh market; propagation via softwood cuttings or in vitro; self-fertile, but Camellia recommended for cross-pollination. Fruit: medium to medium-large, 1.6-1.9 g; medium to light blue; picking scar small, dry; firmness and flavor good; generally ripens with Camellia in south and middle GA.
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