First-year growth isn't very erect, so the initial crop is borne on bushy canes. From then on, however, canes grow straight up. Ripens about 2 weeks earlier than 'Shawnee', but not as broadly adapted nor as hardy. Yields up to 50 pounds per 20 feet of row. Medium-size berries with small seeds.
Flavor is very good, possibly the best of the thorny ones.
Good for lower Midwest, upper South, and mild areas of West. Hardiness probably similar to 'Shawnee'. Also ripens around the time of 'Shawnee'. Harvest lasts 6 weeks. Yields 60 pounds per 20 feet of row.