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Vaccinium corymbosum L. Highbush blueberry · Fruit crops · bred by James F. Hancock^^^Edmund J. Wheeler

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety belongs to the late-midseason category. The bush is described as medium-height, upright, vigorous, with a narrow crown. The chill hour requirement is approximately 800–1000 hours.

The berries are light blue, large, and characterized by high firmness. The picking scar is dry and small. The variety has excellent winter hardiness and is intended for the production of commercial berries.

The origin of the variety is linked to the crossing of the Liberty and Nelson varieties. The variety has local significance for cultivation in the state of Michigan.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified.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
James F. Hancock^^^Edmund J. Wheeler 2 Developed the variety
Applicant
BB IP REPOSITORY, LLC 22 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder
BB IP REPOSITORY, LLC 22 Holds the rights to the variety

Plant breeders' rights

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

Canada № 13-8119
Protection expired
  1. Application filed 16 October 2012
  2. Registered 5 December 2018
  3. Entry closed 5 December 2038

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