Vaccinium ashei 'Tifblue'

Tifblue Blueberry (Rabbiteye Blueberry)

Mid to late season variety with vigorous upright growth.

Birds, as well as humans, relish the fruit. Flowers attract pollinators.

  • Hailed as the "standard" for southern blueberries
  • Heavy berry producer with medium-sized blueberries
  • Berries ripen later in the season, mid-June to late July

  • Category: Shrub, Native
  • Hardiness Zone: 7-9
  • Height: 6-10 ft
  • Spread: 6-10 ft
  • Bloom Color: White
  • Foliage Color: Green
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Landscape Characteristics
Flowers
Foliage Color
Ornamental Fruit
Specialty Use
Wildlife Garden
Classification by Use
Color Impact
Native
Critter Resistance
Rabbit Resistant
Habit
Upright
Light Requirement
Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Fall Color
Season of Interest (Flowering)
Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Fall
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Well-Drained
Foliage Color
Green
Orange
Red
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Vaccinium ashei 'Tifblue'

Best results if grown in rich, well-drained, acidic soil and in full sun exposure.

Mulch to preserve soil moisture and prune after fruiting if needed.

*Requires cross-pollination with another blueberry variety for fruit production.