Takes the Cake is no wimp! This berry machine reaches 4–5 -ft high, and produces a large crop of medium-sized, firm berries. For a heavier fruit set, plant with other Rabbiteye types for cross-pollination.
Takes the Cake is no wimp! This berry machine reaches 4–5 -ft high, and produces a large crop of medium-sized, firm berries. For a heavier fruit set, plant with other Rabbiteye types for cross-pollination.
4–9, 14–24
0°F to 10°F USDA zones 7–9
5-6' H x 3-4' W
Accent, Border, Container, Foundation Planting, Hedge, Low Hedge, Mass planting, Privacy Planting, Woodland Garden
Deciduous
Moderate
Full sun
Attracts Pollinators, Compact habit, Disease / Pest Resistance, Easy Care, Edible, Heat Tolerance, Tolerates Clay Soil, Upright Habit, Winter / Fall Foliage Color
Feature
Plant your own U-Pick Blueberries
Spring
Medium Water Once Established
Fertilize in early spring with Azalea food; do not use fertilizer with Nitrate
Pruning
In late winter, prune out dead or spindly branches
Well-drained acidic soil
1. Dig in your native soil a hole as deep and wide as the container. We recommend planting in native soil for best acclimation.
2. Fill the hole with water and thoroughly water the new plant; allow both to drain.
3. Gently place the plant on its side and remove the pot. Place your hand on the bottom of the plant and put it in the hole.
4. Return native soil around the root ball, wetting and gently tamping down.
5. To complete, create a shallow trench around the base of the plant to contain the water when watering.
6. Mulch 1–2” deep around the plant, avoiding the area closest to the stem.
Your zip code 36301 is located in Zone: 8b with a temperature range of: 15 to 20 °F.