This group have a low chill requirement of 250-600 hours. Suitable for those areas where lack of chill is a consideration. Generally self fruitful, but best if planted with other highbush varieties.
We have documented the particular qualities of the various Southern Highbush varieties and they appear below.
Magnolia
A stout, attractive bush showing good vigour. Heavy yield with large berries, sweet aromatic flavour and excellent bloom.
Legacy
Bush has a very vigorous upright habit. Heavy yield with medium to large berries, tasty, sweet flavour and good bloom.
Sharpeblue
Vigorous and hardy bush, size to 1.8m. Berries are medium to large sized with a robust flavour. Early season ripening over about 6 weeks.
Reveille
Bush size to 2m. Fruit is medium in size, mid blue, firm, with a pleasing crunchy texture and excellent flavour. Early season ripening over about 6 weeks.