Blueberry - Austin (Rabbit Eye)

Vaccinium virgatum
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7-9.
 
$34.95
SKU: BLUAUS01G

Description

Austin Blueberries are large, easily picked rabbiteye blueberries that can be eaten fresh or used for juices, jellies, canning, or freezing. The Austin vine has an early ripening period, with the berries ready to pick in late spring or early summer. It is also a high producer so there will be plenty of berries to go around. The vine has an open habit and grows around 6-8 feet tall. Austin blueberries require 450-550 chill hours. It can be planted in full sun or partial shade.

USDA ZONES: Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
More Information: Blueberry Growing Guide

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How to Plant
STEP 1) First, decide on a planting location. Consider carefully what kind of sun, soil, and growing-space your tree or shrub will need.
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
Care Guide

Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Keep an area approximately 4 feet in diameter around the bush clear of grass and weeds to minimize competition for water and nutrients. Mulch in spring and fall with approximately 4-6 inches of acid mulch (pine bark, oak leaves). Pull mulch a couple of inches away from the trunk for good air circulation. Do NOT mulch with mushroom compost. Routine pruning of blueberries is unnecessary until plants are 3 years old. During this time, remove dead, damaged or diseased limbs. Cut any leggy growth so the plant will bush up. Make all cuts flush with the limb or the next largest branch. Do not leave stubs. For established rabbiteye blueberries, approximately one quarter of the oldest canes are pruned each year to encourage cane renewal. Three to four year-old canes have maximum fruit production, declining with age. Blueberries can be lightly topped right after fruit harvest to hold down the height of the plant. All heavy thinning cuts should be made in the dormant season.

Customer Reviews

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Charles Revelle
Very good shape

Well package and soil still moist.

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Philip Johnson
Pleased

The bush I received was a little on the small size compared to the example. However it was healthy and I am very pleased with it.

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Jon Liljequist
From Sanibel Island, Florida

These blueberry plants are probably the best I've ever received from any nursery.

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Glenda Post

Liked the info

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James L Weatherford
Austin Blueberry Order

I am extremely pleased with my Blueberry bushes that I ordered from Plant Me Green. I order each year from Plant Me Green and they always exceed my expectations in packaging, shipping, quality and health of the plants and attention to detail. They are not only my preferred plant provider, they are my only plant provider! Satisfied Texan