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Blueberry, Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium), 1 gal

SKU #'s

  • 1001135
$32.99
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This native blueberry produces sweet, dark blue berries from mid-to-late summer and has an open, airy form befitting a shrub border or native garden environment.

Bush Features:  

   Bloom Color: White
   Bloom Time: early-mid Spring
   Mature Height: 6-24 inches
   Mature Spread: 18-24 inches
   Harvest: Mid-Summer

   Zone: 2-8

   Pollination: Self-pollinating, but cross-pollination by another early-mid Spring bloom blueberry will yield more fruit.
   Placement: Full Sun

          Nursery Stock Specifications:

               Pot Size: 1 gallon 
               Age: 3+ years old, fruiting

Fruit Profile:

   Color: Dark blue
   Texture: Firm & juicy
   Taste:  Almost candy-sweet, with an intense blueberry flavor
   Uses: Fresh eating, baking, preserves

Other notes:

  • Native
  • Open, airy form
  • Dark green leaves turn reddish-bronze in the fall
  • A great selection for both taste and aesthetic purposes.

Care:

  • Thrives in full sun.
  • Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer.
  • Prune in late winter to remove old branches and thin to provide rejuvenation and good airflow for fruiting.