Blueberry Bush Tifblue - Rabbiteye - 1 gallon pot - Local Pick Up Only

No, the Tifblue blueberry bush (a rabbiteye blueberry) is not self-pollinating and requires cross-pollination with another rabbiteye variety for optimal fruit production. 

• Not Self-Fertile:
  Tifblue, like other rabbiteye blueberries, is not self-fertile and needs a different rabbiteye cultivar to produce a good crop of berries. 
  
• Cross-Pollination:
  Rabbiteye blueberries require cross-pollination, meaning pollen from one variety must be transferred to the flowers of another variety for fruit to set. 
  
• Recommended Pollinators:
  For Tifblue, good pollinators include other rabbiteye varieties like Brightwell.
• Why Cross-Pollination Matters:
  Cross-pollination helps ensure a larger and better yield of berries. 
  
• Planting Strategy:
  To maximize fruit production, plant at least two different rabbiteye blueberry varieties, including Tifblue and a compatible pollinator, within close proximity. 
  
• Insect Pollination:
  Blueberry flowers are typically pollinated by insects, such as honeybees, bumblebees, and other native bees. 
  
• Bloom Time:
  Choose pollinators that bloom around the same time as Tifblue to ensure effective pollination. 
  
• Rabbiteye Characteristics:
  Rabbiteye blueberries are known for their heat and drought tolerance and pest resistance, making them a good choice for the southern United States.