Blueberry plant called ‘Sebring’

Abstract

A new and distinct low-chill southern highbush blueberry (Vaccinium) variety of complex ancestry, based largely on V. corymbosum L. with some genes from V. darrowi Camp. Its novelty consists of the following unique combination of features. 1. Has a very low chilling requirement. 2. Flowers, produces new leaves, and ripens very early in the year if planted in central Florida where the mean January temperature averages about 63° F. 3. Averages 50% ripe about April 20 in Sebring, Fla. and about May 1 in Gainesville, Fla. 4. Produces a vigorous, upright bush with medium to good survival in the field. 5. Produces berries that are medium to large, medium-blue in color, and have good firmness, good flavor and a medium to good picking scar.

I claim:  
     
       1. A new and distinct highbush blueberry plant, substantially as illustrated and described, characterized by a very low chilling requirement, early flowering, early ripening, and a high-quality, medium to large berry.