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RedCrocus Blue Crop Highbush Blueberry Vaccinium corymbosum-Vigorous, full sun, edible garden, landscape border, pollinator-attracting, container friendly, requires acidic soil, summer harvest 5 Gallon

RedCrocus Blue Crop Highbush Blueberry Vaccinium corymbosum-Vigorous, full sun, edible garden, landscape border, pollinator-attracting, container friendly, requires acidic soil, summer harvest 5 Gallon

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SKU:nxxx1137-redcrocus

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Blue Crop' Highbush Blueberry Blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum 'Blue Crop'

Description

A vigorous deciduous shrub producing large, sweet blueberries with abundant harvests. Features dark green foliage that turns vibrant in fall and attractive white spring blooms.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for edible gardens, culinary uses, and landscape borders. Perfect for home orchards and creating natural wildlife habitats.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Blue Crop'
  • Common Name: Highbush Blueberry
  • Size & Growth: Typically reaches 4-6 ft tall and wide, with a vigorous, upright habit.
  • Hardiness Zones: 4-7
  • Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time: Late Spring
  • Growth Rate: Moderate to Fast
  • Light Requirements: Full Sun to Part Shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly: Yes, suitable for large containers
  • Deer Resistant: Fairly Resistant
  • Pet Warning: Contains toxins, keep out of reach of pets
  • Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With: Raspberries, Azaleas, Rhododendrons

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions: Plant in well-drained, acidic soil in full sun for optimal growth.
  • Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type: Acidic, sandy loam preferred.
  • Humidity: Tolerates average humidity; appreciates mulching.
  • Pruning Instructions: Prune annually in late winter to maintain shape and productivity.
  • Winter Care: Mulch heavily and protect from extreme cold in zones 4 and 5.
  • Planting Depth: Plant so that the root ball is level with the soil surface.
  • Fertilization: Use an acid fertilizer in early spring and after harvest.
  • Special Care: Maintain proper pH and avoid overwatering.
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