Features:Flowers: Pinkish-white bell-shaped blossoms (self-fertile).Fruit: Large berries with dark blue skin and minimal bloom.Foliage: Deciduous elliptical leaves.Growth Habit: Semi-open, upright shrub
Mature Height: 4-6 ft
Mature Width: 3-5 ft
Growth Rate: Fas
Light Needs: Full sun to partial shade
Key Advantages:Early season harvest (first among southern highbush).Exceptional sweetness with intense aroma.Firm, juicy texture.Top-rated flavor among southern varieties
Fruit Characteristics:Size: 15-18mm diameter.Flavor: High sugar content (14-16° Brix) with low acidity.Texture: Firm yet juicy.Uses: Premium fresh eating, desserts
Landscape Uses:Commercial blueberry production.Home fruit gardens.Edible ornamental plantings
Care Requirements:Soil: Acidic (pH 4.5-5.5), highly aerated.Pruning: Initial 50% reduction at planting, then annual dormant pruning after establishment.Frost Protection: Recommended during spring flowering.Water: Consistent moisture with excellent drainage
Special Notes:Considered the "Great White Shark" of blueberries for its outstanding flavor.Requires careful soil preparation for optimal growth.Benefits from pine bark mulch.Cross-pollination with other southern highbush varieties improves fruit set