Native Blue Compact Blueberry

Native Blue Compact Blueberry

The Native Blue Compact Blueberry Bush is an attractive, durable, ornamental blueberry, that will compliment southern gardens. With its pastel-colored, evergreen leaves, compact habit and prolific berries, Native Blue makes an outstanding addition to container plantings and mixed borders. Finely branched and densely compact, Native Blue also makes a great, low growing hedge, or a perfect companion plant to azaleas and camellias. The foliage displays soft pinkish hues as it first emerges, matures to a glaucous blue, then turns dark green with age. Abundant, small bluish-black berries are semi-sweet, flavorful, and will draw songbirds into the garden.

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Latin Name: Vaccinium corymbosum
Site and Soil: Blueberries like 1/2 day to full sun and well-drained, acidic soil.
RootstockDescription: Self rooted
Pollination Requirements: Partially self-fertile. Plant two varieties for greater fruit production.
Hardiness: Hardy to 0° F.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 3 ft. in height.
Bloom Time: April
Ripening Time: July-August
Taste: Semi-sweet
Fruit Size: Small
Texture: Firm
Care: Blueberries prefer acidic soil (pH 4.5-5.5). Fertilize in early spring with a granular or liquid acid fertilizer. In late winter prune out any dead branches. After harvest, prune non fruit-bearing branches, leaving new branches to fruit the following season.
Yield: 15-20 lbs.
Pests & Diseases: Blueberries are not bothered by pests or diseases. Scare birds away with Mylar Flash Tape or deter them by covering your plants with netting.
USDA Zone: 7-9