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Rubus L. Blackberry · Ornamentals · bred by Fear Carlos D.|Aptos, CA

also searched as: дрисколл сонома

Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant belongs to blackberry (genus Rubus, subgenus Rubus) and is characterized by a semi-erect bush habit without thorns. The variety belongs to the mid-late maturity group and is noted for moderate productivity. The probable ploidy of the variety is 2n = 4x = 28.

The berries are black, with a glossy surface and an oval shape. The average weight of one fruit is about 4.2 g. The fruit has high firmness and a soluble solids content of 11.9 percent. The variety is adapted to cultivation in mild climates due to its low chill hour requirements.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 2 jurisdictions, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder
Fear Carlos D.|Aptos, CA 17 Developed the variety
Applicant
Fear Carlos D.|Aptos, CA 17 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
Driscoll Strawberry Associates, Inc.| CA 19 Holds the rights to the variety

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

  • NL Netherlands Active

    № RBS00006

    Registration
    30 September 2012

Plant breeders' rights

The right is granted for a limited term: propagation of the variety requires a license from the rights holder.

United States of America № 09772330
Active
  1. Application filed 29 January 2001
  2. Registered 6 April 2004
  3. Currently active indefinite in the register

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