During Winter and some early Spring shipments, some of the plant materials in this shipment are DORMANT.
This means that even though they have no green top growth, they will grow from dormant buds when temperatures are right. For many perennials, This 'rest period' is ESSENTIAL to good flowering performance in the upcoming season. During Summer/Winter months shipping might be delayed as we only will be shipping on days that we know it won’t harm the plant(s). Monday through Thursday
Austin Blueberry Bush Plant
Product Description
Planting Zones: 6, 7, 8, 9
Plant Type: Deciduous
Light requirements: Full Sun
Soil Conditions: Well Drained
Height at Maturity: 6 - 10 ft
Growth Rate: Medium
Fruiting: Yes
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Season: Spring, Summer
Ships bare root. 5-10'' at time of shipping.
As the Austin Blueberry plant flowers later in spring, it is less susceptible to late winter or early spring freezes. Typical of rabbiteye cultivars, the Austin Blueberry requires less mulching and less organic matter.
About the Austin Blueberry Bush:
Zones 6b to 9
Grows 6 to 8 feet tall
Medium to large fruit
400 to 500 chill hours
Open and upright growth habit
Vigorous grower
Matures early season (May to June)