Blueberry Plant Named 'BLUECSOL11'

Abstract

A new and distinct evergreen blueberry variety with zero chill requirement named BLUECSOL11, characterized by the following combination of traits: medium plant vigor, semi-upright growth habit, lanceolate leaf shape, globose corolla shape and weak conspicuousness of ridges on corolla tube, oblata fruit shaped, large fruit-size, strong bloom intensity, medium sweetness, high acidity. Latin name of the genus and species: Vaccinium corymbosum L.

Claims

1. A new and distinct blueberry plant named BLUECSOL11 substantially as illustrated and described.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] The accompanying color photographs show typical bush, leaves, flower, and fruit characteristics of the new Vaccinium corymbosum L. BLUECSOL11. Colors shown are as accurate as can be reasonably reproduced by the photographic means. Photographs were taken of 2 and 4-year-old plants grown in fields of the CAMPOSOL S. A. located in Viru, La Libertad, Peru.

[0009] FIG. 1—Shows typical bush with upright growth habit on 2-year-old plant of the new variety BLUECSOL11.

[0010] FIG. 2—Shows the inflorescence length on 2-year-old plant of the new variety BLUECSOL11.

[0011] FIG. 3—Shows the size and shape of the flower corolla on 2-year-old plant of the new variety BLUECSOL11.

[0012] FIG. 4—Shows the upper sides and shape of complete leaves on 2-year-old plant of the new variety BLUECSOL11.

[0013] FIG. 5—Shows the underside of a complete leave on 2-year-old plant of the new variety BLUECSOL11.

[0014] FIG. 6—Shows the size and shape of the fruits on 2-year-old plant of the new variety BLUECSOL11.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

[0015] The following botanical description detailed forth distinctive traits of BLUECSOL11. The data were collected from clones stablished in an experimental test plot in Peru on 2-year-old plants. Color descriptions are based on the Pantone® Munsell Plant Tissue Color Book scale. [0016] Classification: [0017] Family.—Ericaceae. [0018] Species.—Vaccinium corymbosum L. [0019] Common name.—Southern Highbush Blueberry. [0020] Variety name.—BLUECSOL11. [0021] Parentage: [0022] Female parent.—Biloxi (Unpatented). [0023] Male parent.—Unidentified variety. [0024] Plant: [0025] Vigor.—Medium. [0026] Growth habit.—Semi upright. [0027] Height.—Mean of 103 cm. [0028] Width.—Mean of 105 cm. [0029] Internode length.—Mean of 19.0 mm. [0030] Evergreenness.—Evergreen. [0031] Chilling requirements.—0 hours below 7° C. [0032] Color of 1-year-old rough bark observed December 22.—Pantone® 5YR 6/4. [0033] Propagation: [0034] Type.—By vegetative cuttings. [0035] Root description.—BLUECSOL11 no develops deep root systems and medium volume of roots in the topsoil layer. [0036] Rooting habit.—Moderate density and branching. [0037] Leaves: [0038] Length.—Mean of 55 mm. [0039] Width.—Mean of 28 mm. [0040] Length/width ratio.—2.0. [0041] Shape.—Lanceolate. [0042] Margin.—Serrate. [0043] Color on upper side of old leaves.—Green Pantone® 7.5GY 3/2. [0044] Color on upper side of young leaves.—Green Pantone® 5GY 4/6. [0045] Flowers: [0046] Flower cluster.—Medium. [0047] Flower fragrance.—Faint smell of roses flowers. [0048] Inflorescence length.—Mean of 4.4 cm. [0049] Size of corolla tube.—Mean of 12.1 mm (from pedicel attachment point to corolla tip excluding the pedicel). [0050] Corolla shape.—Globose. [0051] Style length.—Top of ovary to stigma tip. 10 mm. [0052] Fruits: [0053] Diameter of calyx aperture on mature berry.—Mean of 5.4 mm. [0054] Diameter o depth of calyx on mature berry.—Mean of 2.0 mm. [0055] Detachment force for ripe berries (easy, medium, hard).—Easy. [0056] Berries per cluster.—About 8 to 10. [0057] Width.—About 16 to 20 mm. [0058] Weight.—Mean of 3.4 g per berry. [0059] Shape.—Oblate. [0060] Intensity of fruit bloom.—Strong. [0061] Pedicel scar.—Mean of 2 mm. [0062] Color of unripe fruit.—Light green Pantone® 5GY 6/6. [0063] Fruit firmness.—Firm. [0064] Fruit acidity.—High. [0065] Fruit sweetness.—Medium. [0066] Market use of fruit.—Fresh market. [0067] Seeds: [0068] Color.—Brown Pantone® 5YR 6/10. [0069] Seeds per berry.—Mean of 8 seeds. [0070] Reproductive organs: [0071] Pollen abundance.—Low. [0072] Disease, insects, and mites.—No sensitivity to any disease and pest has been observed for BLUECSOL11.

COMPARISON TO CLOSEST VARIETY

[0073] BLUECSOL11 is distinguished of Biloxi variety in the following characteristics:

[0074] The leaf in Biloxi (Public patent) is wider than the leaf in BLUECSOL11.

[0075] Leaf shape in Biloxi (Public patent) is ovate, whereas in BLUECSOL11 is lanceolate.

[0076] The Inflorescence in Biloxi (Public patent) is shorter than the inflorescence in BLUECSOL11.

[0077] Fruit size of Biloxi (Public patent)) is medium, whereas in BLUECSOL11 fruit size large fruits.

[0078] Depth of calyx basin on mature berry is deep in Biloxi (Public patent) and medium in BLUECSOL11.

[0079] Intensity of fruit bloom in in Biloxi (Public patent) is weaker than BLUECSOL11.