Vaccinium ashei 'Woodard'
Rabbit-eye need minimum of two varieties for maximum fruit production. Ripens in mid June. Good for ornamental usage.
Young plants tend to fruit heavily. Requires acid soil 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
*Deer May Browse*
Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Nursery in Denton, NC (336) 857-2131
| Ornamental Characteristics |
| Category |
Fruits, Nuts, Berries |
| Foliage Type |
Deciduous |
| Height |
6' - 10' |
| Spread |
4' - 8' |
| Shape |
Upright |
| Primary Foliage Color |
Green |
| Seasonal Foliage Color |
Sheds its leaves durning colder months |
| Flowering Season |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
White |
| Berries |
Plump Blueberries |
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| Environmental Characteristics |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Sun Preferences |
Full Sun |
| Water Preferences |
Moist (not standing water): Ensure planting area provides adequate drainage. |
| Cold Hardiness Zone |
8 - 11 |
