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Aronia arbutifolia
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Planting
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Rabbiteye Blueberry (Vaccinium ashei)
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Exposure: Full sun to part shade. Zone 7b.
Soil: Acidic, moist, well-drained soil with high
organic content. Always mulch plants well and maintain even moisture
for best growth and production. More tolerant of clay soils than
the Northern varieties.
Growth habits: Rabbiteye blueberries are native
to the Southeastern US and are taller, more drought and heat tolerant
than lowbush and highbush blueberries.
Landscape uses: Rabbiteye blueberry bushes range
in height from 8 to 15 feet at maturity, are deciduous, with foliage
that turns from greenish-grey to yellow or red in autumn. Blueberries
to well in berry orchards, edible hedges, foundation plantings,
and even as landscape specimens with their multiple seasons of interest
and good winter form. Plant two or more varieties for cross polination
and berry season extension.
Edible/Medicinal properties: Mature bush can produce
8 to 22 pounds of fruit each year, depending on variety. Antioxidant
levels of rabbiteye blueberries compare well with those of high
and lowbush types.
$15.00/1 gal, limited selection in 3 gal for $30.00 |
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Available Varieties
Centurian - Mid-late season. Large, dark, good-flavored
fruit. Upright growth.
Ira - Early-mid season. Medium-sized tasty fruit. Upright
growth. Self-fertile.
Powderblue - Late ripening. Highly productive with dark,
sweet fruit. 8-12 feet.
Premier - Early-mid season. Large, excellent flavored
fruit. 6-10 feet.
Tifblue - Early-mid season. Large, tasty fruit. Vigorous
upright growth. 8-14 feet.
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