Earliblue Blueberry Bush (Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Earliblue’)

Sun Needs:

• Full sun (6–8 hours daily)
• Tolerates partial shade but yields best in full sun

Bloom Time:

• Mid-spring
• White to shell-pink bell-shaped flowers
• Fruit ripens in early summer (late June to early July)

Size:

Height: 4 to 6 feet tall
Width: 4 to 5 feet wide. Upright, clumping habit.

Attributes:

• Early ripening, sweet, juicy berries
• Attractive spring flowers and fall foliage
• Hardy in USDA zones 3–8
• Self-pollinating, but cross-pollination improves yield
• Long-lived (up to 30 years with proper care)
• Excellent for fresh eating, baking, and preserves

Care Tips:

• Plant in acidic, well-drained soil (pH 4.5–5.5)
• Mulch with pine bark or needles to retain moisture and acidity
• Water regularly—1 inch per week during growing season
• Fertilize in early spring with an acid-loving plant fertilizer
• Prune annually in late winter to remove old canes and shape
• Protect early blooms from late frosts in colder climates