Wells’ Delight

Releasing Organization: NCSU
Release Year: 1984
Breeder’s Team: James Ballington
‘Wells’ Delight’ was selected from a native stand of creeping blueberry (Vaccinium crassifolium) in Moore County, N. C., in 1979. The name ‘Wells’ Delight’ was chosen to honor the late Dr. B. W. Wells. This clone has been the most consistent performer in all trials, and was outstanding for disease tolerance at Castle Hayne. N. C., under conditions highly favorable to disease development.
‘Wells’ Delight’ has a distinctive dark green, lustrous, generally elliptic leaf. The average leaf size is slightly larger than typical for the species. New growth is a contrasting lighter green, and stems take on a contrasting reddishness in winter. Foliage color and texture are reminiscent of dwarf Japanese hollies. It is a low growing clone (12-16 cm in the NCSU Arboretum) and of outstanding vigor.