---
title: Climax Blueberry Plant
description: Climax is prized for its abundant crops of large sized and medium blueberries
url: https://www.willisorchards.com/product/climax-blueberry-plant
type: product
sku: WOC5
botanical_name: Vaccinium virgatum 'Climax' (syn. V. ashei)
hardiness_zones: 7 - 9
---

# Climax Blueberry Plant
*Vaccinium virgatum 'Climax' (syn. V. ashei)*

![Climax Blueberry Plant](https://www.willisorchards.com/system/products/images/9/original/climax_blueberry_plant-image1.jpg?1790461955)

Category: [Berry Plants](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/berry-plants) › [Blueberry Plants](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/blueberry-plants)

**Grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 - 9.** See the [zone map](https://www.willisorchards.com/zone-map) to find yours.

## Sizes and prices

| Size | Price | Availability | Ships | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| +/-2' Tall (2 Yr. - Fruiting Age) | $14.95 | In stock | 10/15/2026 - 06/01/2027 |  |
| 10 Plants (+/-2' Tall)(2 Yr. - Fruiting Age) | $119.95 | In stock | 10/15/2026 - 06/01/2027 |  |
| 3-4' Tall (3 Yr. - Fruiting Size) | $34.95 | In stock | 10/15/2026 - 06/01/2027 |  |
| 10 Plants (3-4' Tall)(3 Yr. - Fruiting Size) | $289.95 | In stock | 10/15/2026 - 06/01/2027 |  |
| 4-5' Tall (Instant Orchard) | $49.95 | In stock | 10/15/2026 - 06/01/2027 | Oversized |

> Note: Potted Plants are Also Available, by Freight Only.

## Description

**This product cannot be shipped to California and Washington.**

The Climax Blueberry plant is prized for its abundant crops of large and medium sized berries. Climax is the earliest ripening cultivar and the berries ripen over a short period of time, which makes it ideal for the machine harvesting in commercial operations. However, its early ripening period also makes it a popular choice for home orcharders who want to extend their picking time. Plant Climax Blueberry plants with Tifblue or Austin Blueberry Plants for best results. (Zones 6b - 9)

## Characteristics

| Characteristic | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Bloom Color | White / Pale Pink |
| Bloom Time | Late Winter to Early Spring |
| Fall Color | Orange-Red/Burgundy |
| Fruit Color | Blue |
| Fruit Size | Medium to Large |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 7 - 9 |
| Pollination | Pollination needed with a different compatible rabbiteye variety. |
| Ripens/Harvest | Late May to June |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Loam, Moist, Acidic, Organic, Well Draining |
| Soil Moisture | Consistently moist, damp to the touch, but never waterlogged. |
| Soil pH Level | 4.5-5.5 |
| Taste | Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 2-3 |
| Mature Width | 6'-8' |
| Mature Height | 6'-8' |

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## How to order

Order online at https://www.willisorchards.com/product/climax-blueberry-plant: choose a size and add it to the cart. Or call 1-866-586-6283, Mon–Fri, 8AM–4PM Eastern.

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