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Southern highbush variety (low chill hours, heat tolerant). Blue green foliage. Upright and quite compact bush, with fruit borne on the outer periphery. Increase berry production with groupings of other mid-season varieties for cross-pollination.
Description
Botanical Name: | Vaccinium corymbosum |
Cultivar: | Jubilee Southern Blueberry |
Southern highbush variety (low chill hours, heat tolerant). Blue green foliage. Upright and quite compact bush, with fruit borne on the outer periphery. Increase berry production with groupings of other mid-season varieties for cross-pollination.
Blueberry bushes are easy to grow and produce fruits that bring a healthy addition to your diet. They can be planted directly in the ground, grown as shrubs to landscape your yard, or even grown in decorative pots to add a pop of color to your patio.
Care
Sun Needs: | Plant in full sun (minimum 6 hours) |
Soil/Water Needs: | Best grown in acidic (pH of 4.8 to 5.2), organically rich, medium to wet, well-drained soil. Shallow, fibrous roots need constant moisture and good drainage. Plants appreciate a good organic mulch. |
Planting and Care Tip: | Blueberry Care How to grow blueberries in containers for small spaces |
Quick Facts
Flavor: | Sweet, firm berry |
Growth Habit: | Container, landscape: 4'-6' height and spread |
Self-Fertile: | Yes, but planting with other varieties will yield more fruit |
Bloom Season: | Spring: White bell shaped flowers |
Harvest Season: | Mid Summer |
Chill Hours: | 400-500 |
USDA Zones: | 5-9 |