Vaccinium Ashei 'Premier'
Large berries good berry quality good storage ability. Early to Mid-Season ripening. Cold hardy & tolerant of heat and humidity; making a good choice for the piedmont. Provides good fall color.
Rabbit-eye require Cross-Pollination. Brightwell, Tifblue, Climax or Powder Blue are good pollinators for the Premier Blueberry.
Removal of flower buds in the first year or two; will promote more vigorous and vegetative growth * Deer May Browse *
Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Farm & Nursery in Denton, NC (photo taken 2020) and Bottoms Nursery in Concord, GA
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Fruiting Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
6' - 10' |
| Spread |
4' - 8' |
| Shape |
Upright |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Medium Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Orangy-Red |
| Flowering Season |
Spring Flowers, Summer Berries |
| Flower Color |
White w/Pink tinge |
| Berries |
Blue |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage. |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 to 9 |
