Blueberries (Vaccinium)

Blueberries

Also known as: Cranberries

Sweet and juicy, blueberries are delicious and packed with antioxidants and vitamins. A garden favorite for its many varieties of plants and fruit sizes, this genus is relatively easy to grow and provides year-round color and interest. Netting may be needed to cover the plant during fruit production as birds are highly attracted to the sweet, luscious blueberries.

Scientific classification

Genus

Blueberries (Vaccinium)

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1.8 m to 3.5 m

Spread

2.5 cm

Flower Size

Evergreen

Leaf type

0 - 25 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Spring

Growth Season

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Shrubby, cane-like growth with brown mature stems and yellowish-green young branches.

Distinctive greenish-blue leaves with smooth margins and glaucous underside.

Urn-shaped flowers in white to pink clusters, measuring 0.2 to 0.4 inches (0.5 to 1 cm).

Fruit transitions from green to reddish-pink to blue, with a frosted, glaucous coating.

Stems exhibit color changes from yellowish-green to brown, exfoliating texture, and may turn red in winter.

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Care Guide for Blueberries

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

0 - 25 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Blueberries thrives in acidic, well-drained soils and prefers consistent moisture, needing watering every 1-2 weeks. For optimal growth outdoors, mulching helps retain soil moisture and protects against temperature changes.

Propagation: Propagation methods for blueberries include softwood and hardwood cuttings, layering, and grafting, with seeds being rare due to variability. Success factors are acidic soil (pH 4.5-5.5), humidity, and moderate temperatures (60-70°F). Difficulty is moderate, requiring moisture control and disease prevention.

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