As noted, Tifblue is a relatively late rabbiteye. Under my conditions it is dependable, but not overly vigorous. Does not expand from the roots. Good production and flavor.

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Native to the southeast from Texas to North Carolina, Vaccinium ashei is well adapted to the hot, humid summers and mild winters of the southeast. 'Tifblue' was introduced in Georgia in 1955 and for many years was the standard by which all other blueberries were judged. It is an upright grower to 8 feet by 6 feet. Fruits ripen in late spring to early summer so it is considered a mid-to-late season blueberry. For best pollination, plant several different varieties. Blueberries are almost a perfect landscape shrub. They are easy to grow. They are very attractive when in flower and during the summer, and they have great fall foliage color before the leaves fall off. The berries are excellent tasting and very good for you. Blueberries prefer full sun and good, acidic soil that is moist but well-drained.

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