Highbush, Blueberry. A dense upright shrub with arching stems of green leaves, turning red in autumn. Pale pink to white flowers in late spring are followed by edible, sweet blue-black berries. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 1.5m. Flowers May to June. Fruits July. Full sun/partial shade. Hardy. Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser.
Vaccinium corymbosum
A dense upright shrub with arching stems of green leaves, turning red in autumn. Pale pink to white flowers in late spring are followed by edible, sweet blue-black berries.
Category: Shrubs
Additional information
Generic | Vaccinium |
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Species | corymbosum |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Highbush, Blueberry |
Flower Colour | pink, white |
Soil | Acidic |
Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
Foliage | Deciduous |
Height | 1.5m |
Family | Ericaceae |
Spread | 1.5m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | May, June |
Colour Fruit | blue, black |
Fruits When | July |
Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Hardy |
Planting | Back-fill with soil mixed with peat substitute and a suitable fertiliser |
Care | Keep moist in first year |
Border | Woodland |
Toxicity | |
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Maintenance | |
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