Becky Blue Blueberry

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 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