The Austin Blueberry Shrub produces plump fruit that is perfect for snacking or baking. Grown in zones 5-9, this shrub can reach up to 6 feet tall.
Austin Blueberry Shrub
The Austin Blueberry Shrub (Vaccinium ashei 'Austin') is a rabbiteye blueberry cultivar that is known for its early ripening, large fruit, and vigorous growth. It is a popular choice for home gardens and commercial blueberry farms.
Austin Blueberry Shrubs typically grow to be 5-8 feet tall and 6-8 feet wide. They have a dense, upright habit of growth and medium green leaves. The leaves are oval-shaped and have a serrated margin. In the spring, the shrubs produce clusters of white flowers. The flowers are followed by large, light blue berries that ripen in early to mid-June. The berries are firm and have a sweet, delicious flavor.
Austin Blueberry Shrubs are relatively low-maintenance plants. They prefer full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. They are also drought-tolerant once established. Austin Blueberry Shrubs do not require much pruning, but they can be pruned in the late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and to maintain their shape.
To encourage dense foliage on your Austin Blueberry Shrub, you can follow these tips:
- Plant the shrub in a sunny location with well-drained soil.
- Water the shrub regularly, especially during the first growing season.
- Fertilize the shrub in the spring with a balanced fertilizer.
- Mulch around the base of the shrub to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
- Prune the shrub in the late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and to encourage new growth.
You can also prune the shrub to maintain a specific shape or size. However, it is important to avoid pruning the shrub too heavily, as this can reduce fruit production.
With proper care, your Austin Blueberry Shrub will thrive for many years and provide you with a bountiful harvest of delicious blueberries.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
