Blueberry plant named ‘FC13-083’

Abstract

The new blueberry plant variety FC13-083 is provided. FC13-083 is a commercial variety intended for the hand harvest fresh fruit market. The variety is produced from a cross of ZF06-050 (female parent, not patented) and ZF06-013 (male parent, not patented), which can be distinguished by its outstanding features.

Claims

1. A new and distinct variety of blueberry plant named FC13-083, substantially as illustrated and described herein.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) The accompanying photographic illustration shows typical specimens in full color of the foliage and fruit of the new variety FC13-083. The colors are as nearly true as is reasonably possible in a color representation of this type.

(2) FIG. 1 is a photograph of the new variety FC13-083, demonstrating the plant's leaves and growth habit in the fall. The plants were grown in Lowell, Oreg. and photographed on Nov. 15, 2017.

(3) FIG. 2 is a photograph of the fruit cluster of the new variety FC13-083 grown in Lowell, Oreg. and photographed on Jul. 11, 2017.

(4) FIG. 3 is a photograph of the flowers of the new variety FC13-083 grown in Lowell, Oreg. and photographed on May 4, 2017.

(5) FIG. 4 is a photograph of the fall foliage of the new variety FC13-083 grown in Lowell, Oreg. and photographed on Nov. 15, 2017.

(6) FIG. 5 is a photograph of early buds and flowers on the variety FC13-083 grown in Lowell, Oreg. and photographed on Apr. 19, 2017.

(7) FIG. 6 is a photograph of one year old canes on the variety FC13-083 grown in Lowell, Oreg. and photographed on Mar. 13, 2017.

(8) The colors in the photographs are as close as possible with the photographic and printing technology utilized. The color values cited in the detailed botanical description accurately describe the colors of the new blueberry.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

(9) The following detailed description sets forth the distinctive characteristics of FC13-083. The data which define these characteristics were collected from asexual reproductions of the original selection. Dimensions, sizes, colors, and other characteristics are approximations and averages set forth as accurately as possible. The plant history was taken on plants approximately 3 years of age, and the descriptions relate to plants grown in the field located at 39252 Jasper-Lowell Road, Lowell, Oreg., USA. Descriptions of fruit characteristics were made on fruit grown at the field described above. Color designations are from The Pantone Book of Color (by Leatrice Eiseman and Lawrence Herbery, Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers, New York 1990) and R.H.S. Colour Chart, 5.sup.th Edition (Royal Horticulture Society, London 2007). Where the Pantone and R.H.S. color designations differ from the colors of the photographs, the Pantone and R.H.S. colors are accurate. Classification: a. Family.Ericaceae. b. Genus.Vaccinium. c. Species.Corymbosum. d. Common name.Northern Highbush Blueberry. Parentage: Female Parent ZF06-050. (not patented). Male Parent ZF06-013. (not patented). Market class: Hand harvest fresh market.

PLANT

(10) General: a. Plant height.Average 1.39 m. b. Plant width.Average 1.68 m. c. Growth habit.Upright. d. Growth.Moderate vigor. e. Productivity.High. In Lowell, Oreg. on 2 year old plants 3.26 lbs. per plant, compared to Duke (not patented) plants of the same age which produced an average of 1.81 lbs. per plant. On 3 year old plants FC13-083 produced 3.19 lbs. per plant, compared to Duke that produced an average of 2.32 lbs. per plant. f. Cold hardiness.Approximately USDA zones 6-8 but tested to only USDA zone 8. g. Chilling requirement.Estimated minimum of 500-1000 hours below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. h. Leafing.Moderate. i. Twigginess.Not twiggy. j. Resistance/susceptibility to root rot (phytopthora cinnamomii).Does not seem overly susceptible. k. Resistance/susceptibility to stem blight (botryosphaeria sp.).Does not seem overly susceptible. l. Resistance/susceptibility to phomopsis twig blight (phomopsis vaccinii).Does not seem overly susceptible. m. Resistance/susceptibility to botrytis (botrytis cinerea).Does not seem overly susceptible. n. Resistance/susceptibility to leaf spot (Septoria spp.).Does not seem overly susceptible. o. Resistance/susceptibility to leaf rust (Naohidemyces vaccinii).Does not seem overly susceptible. p. Resistance/susceptibility to bud mites (acalatus vaccinii).Undetermined.

STEM

(11) General: a. Suckering tendency.None. b. Mature cane color.Pantone color Glaze Ginger 18-1154. c. Mature cane length.Average 1.34 m. d. Mature cane width.Average 1.41 cm. e. Bark texture.Rough. f. Fall color on new shoots.Pantone color Chive 19-0323. g. Surface texture of new wood.Smooth. h. Internode length on strong, new shoots.28.21 mm. i. Average number of buds per fruiting lateral.6.4.

FOLIAGE:

(12) General: a. Time of beginning of leaf bud burst.In Lowell, Oreg., early to late March. b. Leaf color (top side).RHS 139A. c. Leaf color (under side).RHS N138C. d. Leaf arrangement.Alternate and spirally arranged: dextrose. e. Leaf shape.Broadly elliptic. f. Leaf margins.Entire. g. Undulation of margin.None. h. Leaf venation.Reticulate. i. Leaf apices.Acute. j. Leaf bases.Obtuse. k. Leaf length.Average 67.54 mm. l. Leaf width.Average 38.71 mm. m. Leaf length/width ratio.1.75 medium. n. Leaf nectarines.Absent. o. Pubescence of upper side.None. p. Pubescence of lower side.None. q. Cross sectional profile.Flat. r. Longitudinal profile.Plane. s. Attitude.Porrect. t. Fall leaf color.Pantone color Maize 13-0746 and Pantone color Chive 0323. Petioles: a. Length.Average 3.56 mm. b. Width.Average 2.11 mm. c. Color.Pantone color Pink Sand 15-1318 and Pantone color Celery Green 13-0532. d. Petiole surface texture.Smooth.

FLOWERS

(13) General: a. Time of beginning of flowering.Approximately mid-April in Lowell, Oreg. b. Time of 50% anthesis.Approximately early May in Lowell, Oreg. c. Flower shape.Urceolate. d. Flower bud density.Medium. e. Flower fragrance.Faint floral scent. f. Immature flower color.Pantone color Pastel Parchment 11-0603. Corolla: a. Color.Pantone color Snow White 11-0602. b. Length.8.84 mm. c. Width.9.10 mm. d. Aperture width.5.20 mm. e. Anthocyanin coloration of corolla.Very low to none. f. Corolla ridges.Present. g. Protrusion of stigma.0.00 does not protrude, level with corolla. Inflorescence: a. Length.32.62 mm. b. Diameter.33.88 mm. c. Length of peduncle.17.24 mm. d. Surface texture of peduncle.Smooth. e. Color of peduncle.Pantone color Rosewood 19-1532. f. Length of pedicel.7.10 mm. g. Surface texture of pedicel.Smooth. h. Color of pedicel.Pantone Color Rosewood 19-1532. i. Number of flowers per cluster.6.8. j. Flower cluster density.Medium. Calyx (with sepals): a. Diameter.9.78 mm. b. Color (sepals).Pantone color Jade Lime 14-0232. Stamen: a. Length.6.38 mm. b. Number per flower.12 stamen per flower. c. Filament color.Pantone color Green Glow 13-0442. Pistil: a. Length.11.55 mm. b. Ovary color (exterior).Pantone color Parrot Green 15-0341. c. Style length.8.28 mm. Anther: a. Length.3.55 mm. b. Number.2 anthers per stamen. c. Color.Pantone color Metal Bronze 17-0992. Pollen: a. Abundance.Moderate. b. Color.Pantone color Cornhusk 12-0817.

FRUIT

(14) General: a. Time of fruit ripening.Approximately May to July in Lowell, Oreg. b. Time of 50% maturity.Approximately the beginning of July in Lowell, Oreg. c. Fruit development period.59 days in Lowell, Oreg. in 2017. d. Mean harvest date.July 4. e. Mean date last pick.July 11. f. Cluster density.Medium-dense. g. Berries per cluster.5.2 berries per cluster. h. Unripe fruit color.Pantone color Bright Chartreuse 14-0445. i. Ripe berry color.RHS 98C. j. Berry skin color after polishing.RHS 103A. k. Berry surface wax abundance.Medium. l. Berry flesh color.Pantone color Hay 12-0418. m. Berry weight.Average 3.90 g. n. Berry height from calyx to scar.15.37 mm. o. Berry diameter.22.91 mm. p. Calyx aperture.Average 6.74 mm. q. Calyx depth.Average 1.07 mm. r. Pedicel length.Average 10.66 mm. s. Pedicel surface texture.Smooth. t. Berry detachment force.Medium. u. Berry shape.Slightly oblate. v. Fruit stem scar.Small, dry. w. Sweetness when ripe.High. x. Firmness when ripe.High. y. Acidity when ripe.Low. z. Storage quality.Excellent.

SEED

(15) General: a. Seed abundance in fruit.Moderate. b. Seed color.Pantone color Brown Sugar 17-1134. c. Seed dry weight.0.27 mg. per seed. d. Seed length.Average 1.58 mm.

COMPARISON BETWEEN PARENTAL AND COMMERCIAL CULTIVARS

(16) TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Comparison Table State of Denomination Characteristic State of expression of of similar for expression of candidate variety variety comparison similar variety FC13-083 Duke Fruit size 2.33 g. (Large) 3.95 g. (Very large) Draper (U.S. Fruit size 2.53 g. (Large) 3.95 g. (Very Large) Plant Pat. No. PP15,103) Duke Mean harvest Early Early-Mid (one date week after Duke) Draper Fruit firmness 250 g./mm. 420 g./mm. at 14 days cold storage Duke Fall leaf color Reddish orange Yellow and green ZF06-050 Vigor Low Moderate ZF06-013 Growth habit Semi-sprawl Upright