
Becky Blue Blueberry
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Vaccinium ashei 'Becky Blue' (Rabbit Eye)
Early season to mid season ripening. Medium to large berry with sweet flavor. Best to remove all flower buds in the first and second years after planting to stimulate good shoot and root development.
Rabbit-eye need minimum of two varieties for maximum fruit production. ~ Cross-Pollinated with Tifblue, Powder Blue, Premier or Climax)
*Deer May Browse*
Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC (336) 857-2131
Ornamental Characteristics | |
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Category | Fruiting Shrub |
Foliage Type | Deciduous |
Height | 6' -10' |
Spread | 4' - 8' |
Shape | Upright |
Primary Foliage Color | Green |
Seasonal Foliage Color | Sheds leaves during colder months |
Flowering Season | Spring |
Flower Color | White |
Berries | Blue (Medium - Large) |
Environmental Characteristics | |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Sun Preferences | Full Sun |
Water Preferences | Moist (not wet):Prepare planting area for adequate drainage. |
Cold Hardiness Zone | 6 - 9 |