|'Powderblue' grows in mid-to-late season to a height averaging 6 to 10 feet, spreading 5 to 6 feet in diameter. The leathery oval leaves are bluish, coloring from bright yellow to orange in the fall season. It is similar enough to 'Tifblue' in appearance, quality, and mechanical harvesting charcteristics that the two can be harvested together and also used as pollinators for each other.
Vaccinium ashei is a Southeastern U.S. species, well adapted to hot, humid summers with mild winters. They tolerate conditions that other blueberries will not. They generally grow 6 to 8 feet tall, and the blueberries ripen in late spring or early summer. Suitable for hedging or shrub borders, with attractive tiny pink or white flowers, and often nice fall colors. Prefer, rich, moist acidic soils.
Plant several varieties for good pollination. Prune out old branches and weak shoots for good fruit production. Several cultivars are available.