Vaccinium, Rabbiteye Blueberry
Vacciniumvirgatum 'Powderblue'

Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)
Species: virgatum (vir-GA-tum)
Cultivar: Powderblue

Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Deciduous
Textured

Foliage Color

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)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting