Features:Flowers: Pinkish-white bell-shaped blossoms (self-fertile).Fruit: Medium-large berries with light blue skin and heavy bloom.Foliage: Deciduous elliptical leaves.Growth Habit: Vigorous, upright shrub
Mature Height: 5-6 ft
Mature Width: 4-5 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
Light Needs: Full sun
Key Advantages:Mid-season harvest.High yields with consistent production.Excellent crack resistance.Cold hardy (primary commercial variety for northern climates)
Fruit Characteristics:Firm texture with balanced sweet-tart flavor.Mild aromatic notes.Uses: Fresh market, processing, frozen berries
Landscape Uses:Commercial blueberry farms.Home fruit gardens.Edible hedgerows
Care Requirements:Soil: Acidic (pH 4.0-5.0), well-drained.Pruning: Initial 50% reduction at planting, then annual dormant pruning after establishment.Frost Protection: Beneficial during flowering in cold regions.Water: 1-2" weekly during growing season
Special Notes:Industry standard for northern highbush production.Tolerates heavier soils than most varieties.Requires consistent pruning for optimal yields.Berries hold well on bush before harvest