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Vaccinium, Rabbiteye Blueberry 'Ira'

Vacciniumvirgatum

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Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)
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Species
virgatum (vir-GA-tum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Textured
Height
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

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
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Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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

Wake Forest, North Carolina

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | June 2004 | neutral

A 1997 North Carolina release, Ira has a chilling requirement of about 700-800 hours. The berries are medium in size.

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