RABBITEYE VARIETY
Tifblue Vaccinium ashei Tifblue Rabbiteye Blueberry
'Tifblue' is a mid-to-late season plant that have a vigorous and upright growth. This cultivar has been the best commercial variety from the standpoint of appearance, productivity, and shipping qualities but the fruit ripens most years too late to receive high fresh market prices. Berries of this variety, like the cultivar, 'Woodard' are very tart until fully ripe. Vaccinium ashei is a Southeastern U.S. species, well adapted to hot, humid summers with mild winters. They tolerate conditions that other blueberries will not. They generally grow 6 to 8 feet tall, and the blueberries ripen in late spring or early summer. Suitable for hedging or shrub borders, with attractive tiny pink or white flowers, and often nice fall colors. Prefer, rich, moist acidic soils. Plant several varieties for good pollination. Prune out old branches and weak shoots for good fruit production. Several cultivars are available.
Characteristics
Cultivar: Tifblue Family: Ericaceae Size: Height: 3 ft. to 15 ft.
Width: 3 ft. to 10 ft. Plant Category: edibles, fruits, landscape, shrubs, Plant Characteristics: low maintenance, Foliage Characteristics: deciduous, Foliage Color: green, Flower Characteristics: single, Flower Color: pinks, whites, Tolerances: heat & humidity, rabbits, Requirements Bloomtime Range: Early Spring to Mid Spring USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 to 10 AHS Heat Zone: Not defined for this plant Light Range: Sun to Full Sun pH Range: 4 to 6.5 Soil Range: Sandy Loam to Some Clay Water Range: Moist to Boggy
Characteristics
Cultivar: Tifblue Family: Ericaceae Size: Height: 3 ft. to 15 ft.
Width: 3 ft. to 10 ft. Plant Category: edibles, fruits, landscape, shrubs, Plant Characteristics: low maintenance, Foliage Characteristics: deciduous, Foliage Color: green, Flower Characteristics: single, Flower Color: pinks, whites, Tolerances: heat & humidity, rabbits, Requirements Bloomtime Range: Early Spring to Mid Spring USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 to 10 AHS Heat Zone: Not defined for this plant Light Range: Sun to Full Sun pH Range: 4 to 6.5 Soil Range: Sandy Loam to Some Clay Water Range: Moist to Boggy
Powderblue Vaccinium ashei - Powderblue Rabbiteye Blueberry
'Powderblue' grows in mid-to-late season to a height averaging 6 to 10 feet, spreading 5 to 6 feet in diameter. The leathery oval leaves are bluish, coloring from bright yellow to orange in the fall season. It is similar enough to 'Tifblue' in appearance, quality, and mechanical harvesting charcteristics that the two can be harvested together and also used as pollinators for each other. Vaccinium ashei is a Southeastern U.S. species, well adapted to hot, humid summers with mild winters. They tolerate conditions that other blueberries will not. They generally grow 6 to 8 feet tall, and the blueberries ripen in late spring or early summer. Suitable for hedging or shrub borders, with attractive tiny pink or white flowers, and often nice fall colors. Prefer, rich, moist acidic soils. Plant several varieties for good pollination. Prune out old branches and weak shoots for good fruit production. Several cultivars are available.
Characteristics Cultivar: Powderblue Family: Ericaceae Size: Height: 3 ft. to 15 ft.
Width: 3 ft. to 10 ft. Plant Category: edibles, fruits, landscape, shrubs, Plant Characteristics: low maintenance, Foliage Characteristics: deciduous, Foliage Color: blue-green to gold, yellow-green to gold, Flower Characteristics: single, Flower Color: pinks, whites, Tolerances: heat & humidity, rabbits, Requirements Bloomtime Range: Early Spring to Mid Spring USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 to 10 AHS Heat Zone: Not defined for this plant Light Range: Sun to Full Sun pH Range: 4 to 6.5 Soil Range: Sandy Loam to Some Clay Water Range: Moist to Boggy
Characteristics Cultivar: Powderblue Family: Ericaceae Size: Height: 3 ft. to 15 ft.
Width: 3 ft. to 10 ft. Plant Category: edibles, fruits, landscape, shrubs, Plant Characteristics: low maintenance, Foliage Characteristics: deciduous, Foliage Color: blue-green to gold, yellow-green to gold, Flower Characteristics: single, Flower Color: pinks, whites, Tolerances: heat & humidity, rabbits, Requirements Bloomtime Range: Early Spring to Mid Spring USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 to 10 AHS Heat Zone: Not defined for this plant Light Range: Sun to Full Sun pH Range: 4 to 6.5 Soil Range: Sandy Loam to Some Clay Water Range: Moist to Boggy
Premier Vaccinium ashei - Premier Rabbiteye Blueberry
'Premier' is an early season release from North Carolina State University. Even though the canes may be too limber to support the fruit load, the bushes are vigorous and productive. It is similar in growth to 'Powderblue' except that its lanceolate leaves are a deeper green that turn to orange-red in the fall season. Vaccinium ashei is a Southeastern U.S. species, well adapted to hot, humid summers with mild winters. They tolerate conditions that other blueberries will not. They generally grow 6 to 8 feet tall, and the blueberries ripen in late spring or early summer. Suitable for hedging or shrub borders, with attractive tiny pink or white flowers, and often nice fall colors. Prefer, rich, moist acidic soils. Plant several varieties for good pollination. Prune out old branches and weak shoots for good fruit production. Several cultivars are available. Characteristics Cultivar: Premier Family: Ericaceae Size: Height: 3 ft. to 15 ft.
Width: 3 ft. to 10 ft. Plant Category: edibles, fruits, landscape, shrubs, Plant Characteristics: low maintenance, Foliage Characteristics: deciduous, Foliage Color: green, Flower Characteristics: single, Flower Color: pinks, whites, Tolerances: heat & humidity, rabbits, Requirements Bloomtime Range: Early Spring to Mid Spring USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 to 10 AHS Heat Zone: Not defined for this plant Light Range: Sun to Full Sun pH Range: 4 to 6.5 Soil Range: Sandy Loam to Some Clay Water Range: Moist to Boggy
Width: 3 ft. to 10 ft. Plant Category: edibles, fruits, landscape, shrubs, Plant Characteristics: low maintenance, Foliage Characteristics: deciduous, Foliage Color: green, Flower Characteristics: single, Flower Color: pinks, whites, Tolerances: heat & humidity, rabbits, Requirements Bloomtime Range: Early Spring to Mid Spring USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 to 10 AHS Heat Zone: Not defined for this plant Light Range: Sun to Full Sun pH Range: 4 to 6.5 Soil Range: Sandy Loam to Some Clay Water Range: Moist to Boggy
Climax Vaccinium ashei Climax Rabbiteye Blueberry
'Climax' is an early season shrub with berries of medium size and medium dark blue in color. This plant grows upright and the fruit begans to ripen 3 to 5 days before the cultivar 'Woodard' and is excellent for mechanical harvesting. Vaccinium ashei is a Southeastern U.S. species, well adapted to hot, humid summers with mild winters. They tolerate conditions that other blueberries will not. They generally grow 6 to 8 feet tall, and the blueberries ripen in late spring or early summer. Suitable for hedging or shrub borders, with attractive tiny pink or white flowers, and often nice fall colors. Prefer, rich, moist acidic soils. Plant several varieties for good pollination. Prune out old branches and weak shoots for good fruit production. Several cultivars are available.
Characteristics Cultivar: Climax Family: Ericaceae Size: Height: 3 ft. to 15 ft.
Width: 3 ft. to 10 ft. Plant Category: edibles, fruits, landscape, shrubs, Plant Characteristics: low maintenance, Foliage Characteristics: deciduous, Foliage Color: green, Flower Characteristics: long lasting, single, Flower Color: pinks, reds, whites, Tolerances: heat & humidity, rabbits, Requirements Bloomtime Range: Early Spring to Mid Spring USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 to 10 AHS Heat Zone: Not defined for this plant Light Range: Sun to Full Sun pH Range: 4 to 6.5 Soil Range: Sandy Loam to Some Clay Water Range: Moist to Boggy
Characteristics Cultivar: Climax Family: Ericaceae Size: Height: 3 ft. to 15 ft.
Width: 3 ft. to 10 ft. Plant Category: edibles, fruits, landscape, shrubs, Plant Characteristics: low maintenance, Foliage Characteristics: deciduous, Foliage Color: green, Flower Characteristics: long lasting, single, Flower Color: pinks, reds, whites, Tolerances: heat & humidity, rabbits, Requirements Bloomtime Range: Early Spring to Mid Spring USDA Hardiness Zone: 8 to 10 AHS Heat Zone: Not defined for this plant Light Range: Sun to Full Sun pH Range: 4 to 6.5 Soil Range: Sandy Loam to Some Clay Water Range: Moist to Boggy
Gardenblue
Garden Blue Blueberry The medium-sized fruit is firm and of good flavor. The plant is consistently productive, vigorous and upright, especially good for home gardens. Plant two varieties for better pollination.
NORTHERN HIGHBUSH
DUKE vaccinium 'Duke' northern high bush
DUKE BLUEBERRIES - Northern high bush type, 4 to 6 ft. at maturity, fruit ripening late June/early July, yields 10 to 15 lbs. per bush, fruit size medium ( aprox.65 berries per cup ), very sweet, harvesting usually by hand but can mechanical harvest. Self pollinating.
SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH
MISTY Misty Early Season Blueberry Vaccinium x 'Misty' (Southern Highbush)
Requires only 300 chill hours to set sky-blue, medium large, very sweet fruit that matures early, from midsummer through fall. Attractive blue-green foliage remains evergreen in mild winters or turns brilliant red before falling in cold climates. This plant has been added to your wish list. Key feature: Low Chill Requirement Plant type: Shrub Deciduous/evergreen: Deciduous Cold hardiness zones: 5 - 7 Light needs: Full sun Water Needs: Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Average landscape size: Upright shrub 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide. Growth rate: Moderate Special features: Edible, Low Chill Requirement Flower color: Pink Blooms: Late spring Foliage color: Blue-green
O'NEAL O'Neal Blueberry Vaccinium x 'O'Neal' (Southern Highbush)
Requires only 300 chill hours to set sky-blue, medium large, very sweet fruit that matures early, from midsummer through fall. Attractive blue-green foliage remains evergreen in mild winters or turns brilliant red before falling in cold climates. This plant has been added to your wish list. Key feature: Low Chill Requirement Plant type: Shrub Deciduous/evergreen: Deciduous Cold hardiness zones: 5 - 7 Light needs: Full sun Water Needs: Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. Average landscape size: Upright shrub 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide. Growth rate: Moderate Special features: Edible, Low Chill Requirement Flower color: Pink Blooms: Late spring Foliage color: Blue-green
SIERRA
Sierra – A beautiful powder blue large berry. We adore the flavor and the firmness of the fruits; the freshness of Sierra’s flavor lasts up to 7 days from the day it was harvested. Sierra is an excellent choice for a u-pick or fresh market. Grown successfully in zones 5-8.
Berkeley
Vaccinium corymbosum
( Berkeley Highbush Blueberry )
'Berkeley' produces light-blue fruits of good quality and are vigorous,
spreading and productive. The berries from 'Berkeley are the largest of all
berries, store well and generally ripen one week after the cultivar, 'Blueray'.
This deciduous shrub is dense with an upright, multiple-branched growth habit.
Leaves are elliptical, and can be toothed or entire, to 3 inches long, turning
red or yellow in the fall. White, sometimes pink tinged flowers to 1/2 inch
across are held in pendant terminal racemes. Flowers are followed by edible,
sweet, round, deep blue berries to 1/2 inch across. Many varieties are
available, check for the ones that are best suited to your local area.
Blueberries love acid soil.
( Berkeley Highbush Blueberry )
'Berkeley' produces light-blue fruits of good quality and are vigorous,
spreading and productive. The berries from 'Berkeley are the largest of all
berries, store well and generally ripen one week after the cultivar, 'Blueray'.
This deciduous shrub is dense with an upright, multiple-branched growth habit.
Leaves are elliptical, and can be toothed or entire, to 3 inches long, turning
red or yellow in the fall. White, sometimes pink tinged flowers to 1/2 inch
across are held in pendant terminal racemes. Flowers are followed by edible,
sweet, round, deep blue berries to 1/2 inch across. Many varieties are
available, check for the ones that are best suited to your local area.
Blueberries love acid soil.
Toro
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Toro'
BLUEBERRY TORO
Toro Blueberry is a high bush variety
with ornamental features including pink and white blossoms and bright red fall
color. Large berry clusters ripen in early mid-season.
BLUEBERRY TORO
Toro Blueberry is a high bush variety
with ornamental features including pink and white blossoms and bright red fall
color. Large berry clusters ripen in early mid-season.
