Premier Blueberry (rabbIt eye)
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$36.00
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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, GAOrnamental Characteristics | |
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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 |
Environmental Characteristics | |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Sun Preferences | Full Sun |
Water Preferences | Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage. |
Cold Hardiness Zone | 7 to 9 |