Ornamental dwarf hybrid involving V. corymbosum and V. darrowii, for home garden and landscape use. Origin: University of Georgia, Griffin, GA, by D.S. NeSmith. MS-840 (Bluecrisp × Magnolia) O.P.; sown and selected 2007. USPP 28,467; 3 Oct. 2017. Tree: vigorous; growth habit very dwarf and compact, reaching 0.5-0.8 m (h) × 0.6-0.9 m (w) by 4th year; flowering profuse; chilling requirement ~400-500 h; small degree of self-fruitfulness; may be pollinated by rabbiteye and southern highbush cultivars; leaves often retained in mild winters; propagated by softwood cuttings. Fruit: small, ~0.8-1.2g; diameter 8-10 mm; dark; picking scar good; yield good for a dwarf plant.
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