Vaccinium, Rabbiteye Blueberry 'Homebell'

Vacciniumashei

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)
Species
ashei (ASH-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Winfield, Alabama

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

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