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Earliblue Highbush Blueberry

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$59.99
  • Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
  • Mature Height 4 - 5 Feet
  • Mature Spread 4 - 5 Feet
  • Growing Zones 3 - 8

Enjoy an early blueberry harvest with the Earliblue Highbush. This shrub, also known as Vaccinium corymbosum, produces large, light-blue fruit with a sweet taste, and it is often one of the first varieties to ripen. The fragrant white, bell-shaped flowers open about a week earlier than many other blueberry varieties, and the berries are ready to pick by late July. A mature bush can produce 15 to 20 pounds of fruit in a single season.

Earliblue Highbush Blueberry Care  

The Earliblue Highbush Blueberry needs full sun. It thrives in acidic, moist but well-drained soil with a high organic content. A thick layer of organic mulch retains moisture and provides nutrition throughout the growing season.

Prune the plant annually after it reaches three years of age. Remove old canes in late winter before new growth appears. Wrap shrubs in landscape fabric, especially in cold or windswept areas, to protect the early spring flower buds.

Growing Earliblue Highbush Blueberry 

The Earliblue Highbush Blueberry bush is shorter than many other blueberry cultivars but is more dense, so it’s still a substantial shrub. Mature plants stand 4 to 5 feet tall and wide. Shrubs often produce fruit within 1 to 2 years after planting.

Watering Earliblue Highbush Blueberry 

For the first year, water when the top 1-2 inches of soil feel dry to help the plants acclimate. Give the Earliblue Highbush Blueberry bush one inch of water weekly during the growing season. Water more during a dry period.

Feeding Earliblue Highbush Blueberry 

Routine fertilization keeps the shrub healthy and growing. Feed the Earliblue Highbush Blueberry bush using a slow-release fertilizer in the spring.

Earliblue Highbush Blueberry Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8
Plant Type:
Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 4 - 5 Feet
Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet
Spacing: 4 - 5 Feet
Habit: Clumping, Upright
Flower Color(s): White
Flower Description: White Shades
Bloom Period: Summer
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Green Shades
Seasonal Interest: Summer Flowering
Watering: Average
Resists: N/A
Tolerates: N/A
Attracts: N/A
Container Role:
Uses: Wildlife Gardens
Features: Fragrant
Brand:
Common Name: Earliblue Highbush Blueberry
Other Name(s): Blueberry
Scientific Name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Earliblue'
SKU:
1231002028-pc

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

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

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

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

#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

#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

#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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