Blueberry, Earliblue Highbush, 2 gal (15-18 in)
SKU #'s
- 1002028
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
'Earliblue' is extremely hardy and a little denser and shorter than most other highbush selections.
Bush Features:
Bloom Color: Pink, White
Bloom Time: early Spring
Mature Height: 4-5 ft
Mature Spread: 4-5 ft
Harvest: Large fruit early Summer
Zone: 3-8
Pollination: Self-pollinating, but cross-pollination by another early Spring bloom blueberry will yield more fruit.
Placement: Full Sun
Nursery Stock Specifications:
Pot Size: 2 gallon
Age: 3+ years old, fruiting
Fruit Profile:
Color: Light blue
Texture: Firm & juicy
Taste: Sweet
Uses: Perfect for fresh eating but also one of the best berries for freezing
Other notes:
- One of the first berries to ripen
- Extremely hardy
- Denser and shorter than most other highbush selections
Care:
- Grow in moist, well-drained, acid soil.
- Prune out older canes.