An early to midseason southern highbush. Origin: University of Georgia, Athens, GA by D.S. NeSmith. TH-622 × Millennia; crossed 2002; selected 2005; introd. 2013; USPP 25,994. Tree: vigorous; semi-spreading; crown medium; flowers after Star but before Camellia; 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: very large, 2.3-3.1 g; very light blue; picking scar small, dry; firmness very good; flavor excellent; generally ripens after Star but 4-6 d before Camellia in south and middle GA; has demonstrated evergreen fruiting in limited trials in Mexico and Peru.
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