Highbush blueberry typically starts flowering in April.
highbush blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop'
Highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop') is a hardy deciduous shrub known for its sweet, juicy berries. It typically grows up to 8 feet tall and has dark green foliage that turns red-purple in the fall. The white, bell-shaped flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, and they bloom in early to mid-summer.Blueberry fruits are incredibly versatile, making them a great addition to pies, jams, smoothies, and more. Highbush blueberries are also a great food source for wildlife, attracting birds, deer, and other animals. Lastly, this plant adds visual interest to any garden, making it an excellent choice for both edible and ornamental landscaping.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Frequent
Propagation:
Layering Propagation,Cutting,Division,Grafting Propagation,Tissue Culture
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 7
Flowers:
White Flowers In Spring
Sun:
full sun,part sun/part shade
Fruits:
blue Fruits Ready In Summer
Edible:
Yes
Leaf:
Yes
Growth Rate:
High
Maintenance:
Moderate
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Highbush blueberry plants should be watered about once or twice per week when soil is dry to the touch, allowing the soil to dry out some in between each watering. When watering, provide enough water to moisten the top 6 to 8 inches of soil around the plant. Avoid over-watering, as this can reduce oxygen to the roots and cause root rot. If the soil does not drain well, provide shorter, more frequent irrigations. When grown in containers, the soil should remain evenly moist at all times.
sunlight
Highbush blueberries (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop') need full sunlight for optimal growth and fruit production. This plant species will perform best when receiving 8-10 hours of sunlight each day in direct to partial sun. The sunlight can be spread out throughout the day, meaning continued sunlight is preferred to extended periods of direct sun exposure. However, if the plant is in an area with intense heat and direct sunlight for more than 8 hours, it is best to provide some sort of shade to protect the plant.
pruning
Highbush blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop') should be pruned annually. It should be pruned in late winter or early spring just before growth begins. Pruning should be limited to removing no more than 1/3 of the oldest wood, removing crossed, dead, and diseased branches, and removing spindly and weak branches. Pruning should also ensure that the highbush blueberry shrub has an open habit and wide, well-spaced branches for better air circulation and light penetration.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Starts Flowering
Harvest Fruit
The best time to start harvesting Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop' is typically in July and August.
