Blue Ribbon Blueberry is a compct semi-evergreen shrub with a heavy yield of of early to mid-season berries that are light blue with a sweet flavor and satisfying crunch.  The deep green elliptical foliage turns bright orange and red in fall.  Grows best with full sun and rich, moist acidic well-drained soils.  Blue Ribbon is self-pollinating but would benefit from a cross pollinator to increase yield.

Type:	Shrub
Origins:	East N. America; GA Native
Height:	2'- 3'
Spread:	3’ - 4'
Spacing:	4'
USDA Hardiness Zone:	5 - 9
Culture:	Full Sun, Part Sun
Bloom Color:	White
Season of Interest:	Spring, Summer, Fall

MAINTENANCE NEEDS:  Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and mulch.  Prune as needed in late winter. Chlorosis may occur in high PH soils.  Blight, rot, anthracnose, canker, and mildew are occasional problems. Blueberry maggot, fruit worms, and spotted wing drosophila can damage the fruit.  Mummy berry is a fungal disease that shrivels and dries the fruit- remove effected fruit immediately if spotted.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, Edible Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS: Hydrangea, California Lilac, Thyme