Features:Flowers: Pinkish-white bell-shaped blossoms (self-fertile).Fruit: Medium-large berries with deep blue skin and minimal bloom.Foliage: Semi-evergreen elliptical leaves.Growth Habit: Upright, moderately open shrub
Mature Height: 4-6 ft
Mature Width: 3-4 ft
Growth Rate: Fast
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Key Advantages:Mid-to-late season harvest.Excellent sugar content (13-15° Brix) with intense aroma.Heavy, reliable yields.Superior eating quality among southern varieties
Fruit Characteristics:Firm texture with small seeds.Balanced sweet flavor.Uses: Fresh eating, premium desserts
Care Requirements:Soil: Acidic (pH 4.5-5.5), organic-rich.Pruning: Initial 50% reduction at planting, minimal pruning for 3 years, then annual dormant pruning.Frost Protection: Recommended during flowering.Water: Even moisture with good drainage
Special Notes:Maintains foliage in mild winter climates.Benefits from pine needle mulch.Cross-pollination improves fruit size