Blueberry, Austin, Rabbiteye

Tree Care:

Planting:
- Choose a sunny, well-drained location.
- Space bushes 4-6 feet apart in rows with 8-10 feet between rows.
- Plant at the same depth as in the nursery.

Watering:
- Keep the soil consistently moist.
- Use drip irrigation at the base.

Fertilizing:
- Apply balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
- Avoid over-fertilizing.

Pruning:
- Prune in late winter for shape and airflow.
- Remove low-hanging branches.

Mulching:
- Apply organic mulch around the base.
- Maintain a mulch-free zone near the trunk.

Pest and Disease Control:
- Monitor for pests and diseases.
- Use controls as needed.

Harvesting:
- Pick when fully ripe.

Winter Care:
- Protect canes with mulch.
- Prune in late winter.

Tree Description:

Planting:
- Plant in well-draining soil with full sun.
- Space bushes 4-6 feet apart in rows with 8-10 feet between rows.
- Plant at the same depth as in the nursery.

Watering:
- Keep soil consistently moist, especially during the growing season.
- Drip irrigation at the base is recommended.

Fertilizing:
- Apply balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring.
- Avoid over-fertilizing.

Pruning:
- Prune in late winter for shape and airflow.
- Remove low-hanging branches.

Mulching:
- Apply organic mulch around the base.
- Maintain a mulch-free zone near the trunk.

Pest and Disease Control:
- Monitor for pests and diseases.
- Use controls as needed.

Hardiness:
- Suitable for USDA zones 7 to 9.

Landscape Use:
- Ideal for gardens, landscapes, and orchards, offering beauty and a bountiful blueberry harvest.