A highly flavorful, early to midseason southern highbush. Origin: University of Georgia, Athens, GA by D.S. NeSmith. TH-647 × Windsor; crossed 2002; selected 2005; introd. 2014; USPP 27,292; 25 Oct. 2016. Tree: vigorous; habit semi-upright with a medium crown; flowers 4-6 d after Star and Suziblue; yield >Star 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 or Suziblue recommended for cross-pollination. Fruit: large, 1.7-2.1 g; medium to light blue; picking scar small, dry; firmness very good; flavor excellent; generally ripens with Star in south and middle GA.
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