Brightwell Blueberry (rabbit eye)
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Vaccinium Ashei 'Brightwell'
Rabbit-eye Need min of two varieties for maximum fruit production early season to mid season ripening med to large berry with sweet flavor light blue color best to remove all flower buds in the first and second years after planting to stimulate good shoot and root development.
Can be Cross-Pollinated with Tifblue, Powder Blue, Premier or Climax
Medium size fruit, yields 3-8 quarts/plant
*Deer May Browse*
Photo courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC (336) 857-2131
| Ornamental Characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Category | Fruiting Shrub |
| Foliage Type | Deciduous |
| Height | 6' - 10' |
| Spread | 6' - 8' |
| Shape | Upright |
| Primary Foliage Color | Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color | Sheds its leaves durning colder months |
| Flowering Season | Spring |
| Flower Color | White |
| Berries | Blue |
| Environmental Characteristics | |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Sun Preferences | Full Sun 6-8 hours; partial shade |
| Water Preferences | Moist (not wet): Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage. |
| Cold Hardiness Zone | 6 to 9 |