At a continuing education conference this week at the
University of Georgia, I obtained lots of good stuff: new landscape design
knowledge, signed copies of Vince Dooley’s books, and a new blueberry bush! Vaccinium x ‘Blue Suede’ is a new highbush variety introduced by UGA which boasts large,
early ripening fruit and the ability to self-pollinate.
While ideal for edible gardens, blueberries also do well
among other acid loving plants such as Rhododendrons, Camellias, and
Hollies. Other native highbush blueberries that do well in our area include:
Blue Jay, Jersey, Legacy, Patriot, and Sunshine. A few of these varieties are
currently available at local garden centers.
Between the spring flowers, summer fruit, and outstanding
red fall color, Blue Suede will provide three seasons of interest in the
garden. Researchers anticipate it will perform well in zones 6a-9a. (Most of
Tennessee is now squarely in zone 7a, according to the new USDA Hardiness map).
Now I just have to find a sunny spot to place the new addition!
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