Vaccinium ashei 'Climax'
Early season large berries sweet flavor. Plants are upright with intense green foliage. One of the very best for mechanical harvesting.
Self-Pollinating (but will produce larger berries and larger harvest if Cross-Pollinated w/ Brightwell, Premier or Tifblue)
*Deer May Browse*
Photo courtesy of: Bottoms Nursery in Concord, GA & Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC (336) 857-2131
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Fruiting Shrub |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
6' - 10' |
| Spread |
4' - 8' |
| Shape |
Upright |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Bright Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Orangy-Red |
| Flowering Season |
Spring Flowers & Summer Berries |
| Flower Color |
White |
| Berries |
Blue |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Average: Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage. ~ Not sure how? Let us know. We'll be glad to talk it through with you. |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
7 to 9 |
