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Vaccinium 'Earliblue'

Earliblue Blueberry, Hybrid Blueberry

Earliblue Blueberry is an early-ripening selection with upright growth and light blue fruit. Its firm, aromatic berries are useful fresh or in baking and preserves.

Plant in full sun and acidic, well-drained soil. It is self-fertile, but a compatible blueberry nearby can improve production.

Size
Height: 4-6 feet
Width: 4-6 feet

Hardiness
USDA Zones 5-7

Plant type
Small Fruit
Height
4-6 ft
Width
4-6 ft
Hardiness zones
5–7
Sunlight
Full Sun
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Late Spring, Spring, Summer
Flower color
Pink, White
Leaf color
Green
Fall color
Orange, Red
Soil
Acidic, Loamy, Well Drained
Landscape use
Fruit
Shape
Upright
Bark
Smooth
Fruit
Yes
Fragrant
No
Deer resistant
No
Salt tolerant
No
Drought tolerant
No