Vaccinium ashei Climax
Climax Blueberry (Rabbiteye Blueberry)
Referred to as a rabbiteye blueberry, this variety is popular for growing in the south. Climax is an early-season bloomer with dark blue medium-size berries. Habit is upright. Most of the berries ripen at the same time. Very ornamental with an eye-catching red fall color.
Birds, as well as humans, relish the fruit. Flowers attract pollinators.
- In early spring, pink buds open to white flowers
- Heavy berry producer with medium-sized, sweet blueberries
- Berries ripen late May to early June
- Excellent red fall foliage
- Category: Shrub, Native
- Hardiness Zone: 7-9
- Height: 6-10 ft
- Spread: 6-8 ft
- Bloom Color: White
- Foliage Color: Blue, Green
Specialty Use
| • | Wildlife Garden |
Critter Resistance
| • | Rabbit Resistant |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Light Requirement
| • | Sun |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Spring |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Fall |
Growth Rate
| • | Fast |
Attributes
| • | Drought Tolerant |
| • | Edible |
| • | Fall Color |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Native |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | Spring Bloomer |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Vaccinium ashei Climax
Best results if grown in rich, well-drained, acidic soil and in full sun exposure.
Mulch to preserve soil moisture and prune after fruiting if needed.
*Requires cross-pollination with another blueberry variety for fruit production.