- Requires Cross Pollination
- Cross Pollinators - Premier Bush, Tifblue, Becky Blue
- 6 - 8 Feet Tall & Wide
- Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
- Growing Zones 6 - 9
This blueberry is an early-season rabbiteye variety. Its tasty, medium-sized berries are medium blue and all ripen in a concentrated period of time. The short, early ripening season in late May through early June makes this blueberry variety a good choice for both the home gardener and the commercial grower who machine harvests. The leaves turn a stunning shade of orangey-red before dropping off in the fall.
This plant can be used to create an orchard, as a specimen plant, in a mixed shrub or perennial border and as a container plant. It will grow to be approximately 6 to 8 feet tall and 5 to 6 feet wide at maturity. Its small pink and white blossoms appear in late February to early March. Climax Blueberry is not self-fruiting and does require cross-pollination from another early-blooming variety of blueberry.
Climax Blueberry Care
Vaccinium ashei "Climax' is a warm climate variety and can be grown in USDA plant hardiness zones 9 and 10. This shrub is easy to grow, heat tolerant and generally not bothered by pests or diseases. Climax Blueberry can be planted in partial shade but prefers to grow in full sun conditions. Water regularly when first planted and during unusually dry periods to prevent the soil from drying out around the roots.
Climax Blueberry Spacing
Space individual plants at least 8 feet apart so you’ll have room to walk between them when harvesting the berries. Prune weak or damaged branches to improve fruit production.
Climax Blueberry Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 6 - 9 |
| Plant Type: Edible Plants |
| Light Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Sun (At Least 3 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 6 - 8 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 6 - 8 Feet |
| Spacing: 6 - 8 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Pink, White |
| Flower Description: |
| Bloom Period: Early to Midspring |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: Turns red in the fall |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Heat, Drought |
| Attracts: Birds, Butterflies |
| Container Role: |
| Uses: Wildlife Gardens , Eaten Fresh, Hedge |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Low Maintenance, Good Flavor |
| Self Fertile: No |
| Major Branch: Rabbit Eye |
| Harvest Period: Mid Season |
| Fruit Size: Medium to Large |
| Fruit Color: Light Blue |
| Fruit Flavor: Sweet |
| Self Fertile: No |
| Major Branch: Rabbit Eye |
| Harvest Period: Early Season |
| Fruit Size: Large |
| Fruit Color: Medium Dark blue |
| Fruit Flavor: Sweet |
| Brand: |
| Common Name: Climax Blueberry |
| Other Name(s): |
| Scientific Name: Vaccinium ashei 'Climax' |
- SKU:
- CLMBBY
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Summer
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Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
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