Southern Highbush Blueberry
Vaccinium Darrowii
Overview
The Southern Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium darrowii) thrives in USDA zones 7-10, flourishing in well-drained, acidic soil. This evergreen shrub reaches 3-4 feet in height with a similar spread. It boasts bell-shaped, white-pink flowers in spring, yielding a bounty of sweet, nutritious blueberries by early summer. Its bluish-green foliage offers ornamental value year-round, with minimal maintenance required. Full sun encourages optimal fruit production and growth.
Culture
- Sun
- Half
- Water
- Medium
- USDA zones
- 8–10
Shape & size
- Mature height
- 3–4 Ft.
- Mature width
- 3–4 Ft.
Classification
- Type
- Shrub
- Family
- Ericaceae
- Climate
- Mediterranean
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