Premier Blueberry (rabbIt eye)

Vaccinium Ashei 'Premier' Large berries good berry quality good storage ability. Early to Mid-Season ripening. Cold hardy & tolerant of heat and humidity; making a good choice for the piedmont. Provides good fall color. Rabbit-eye require Cross-Pollination. Brightwell, Tifblue, Climax or Powder Blue are good pollinators for the Premier Blueberry.   Removal of flower buds in the first year or two; will promote more vigorous and vegetative growth                                             * Deer May Browse * Photos courtesy of Toms Creek Farm & Nursery in Denton, NC (photo taken 2020) and Bottoms Nursery in Concord, GA Ornamental Characteristics Category Fruiting Shrub Foliage Type Deciduous Height 6' - 10' Spread 4' - 8' Shape Upright Primary Foliage Color Medium Green Seasonal Foliage Color Orangy-Red Flowering Season Spring Flowers, Summer Berries Flower Color White w/Pink tinge Berries Blue Environmental Characteristics Growth Rate Moderate