Woodard Blueberry (rabbit eye)

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 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