Vaccinium ashei 'Powder Blue'
Midseason ripening, highly productive with medium to large size sweet fruit, darker blue in colour. An upright plant with good foliage.
These Blueberries need Cross-Pollination to insure maximum yield; therefore, plant two or more varieties not more than 100 feet apart.
Cross-Pollination may be done w/Tifblue, Premier, or Brightwell. Blueberries are adaptable to many growing conditions.
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Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC (336) 857-2131 & Bottoms Nursery in Concord, GA
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Berry producing Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
6' - 10' |
| Spread |
6' - 10'
|
| Shape |
Upright |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Winter Dormant |
| Flowering Season |
Spring-Summer
|
| Flower Color |
White |
| Berries |
(Plump) Purply-blue |
|
Pollinator friendly |
| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage. |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
6 to 9 |
