Blueberry ‘Alapaha'® (E, Rabbiteye Type)
Spring; E
Varies; trim back in winter.
450
USDA Zone 6A to USDA Zone 9B
Full Sun
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| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| 3 gal | $23.00 |
| 5 gal | $35.50 |
‘Alapaha’ (a-LAP-uh-ha) blueberries are a medium-sized, dark blue berry which ripen in late May to early June. It is named for the Alapaha River in southern Georgia. Its combination of early ripening and late flowering results in high frost resistance. These Rabbiteye berries are perfect for eating fresh or freezing.
The variety is suitable for mechanical harvesting and has demonstrated improved resistance to rain cracking. ‘Alapaha’ is recommended for areas where Rabbiteye blueberries are grown successfully as an early ripening variety to replace ‘Climax’. ‘Alapaha’ has shown some self-pollination, but it should be planted with other Rabbiteye blueberries with a similar time of bloom for cross pollination. Recommended companion variety is ‘Vernon’.