Highbush Blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum, Seeds (Edible, Fall Color, Hardy)

Description: Highbush Blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum, Seeds Oranamental Flowers, Fall Color, Edible Fruits, Attracts Birds and Butterflies, Wildlife Food/Shelter, Cold Tolerant, Hedge/Shrub Border Highbush Blueberry is native to the eastern North America where it grows in moist woods, bogs, swamps and low areas. This species is the parent of the many cultivated Highbush varieties that are grown for both commercial and home fruit production. It is an upright, deciduous shrub that typically grows 5 to 8 feet (less frequently to 12 feet) tall. Masses of dainty, waxy, bell-shaped, white or pinkish flowers appear in May with the new leaves. Flowers are followed by blue-black blueberries to 1/2 inch which ripen in summer. Ovate, dark green or blue-green leaves, to 3.5 inches long, turn attractive shades of yellow, Orange, red and purple in fall. Reddish stems can be attractive in winter. Highbush Blueberry is a versatile shrub that has excellent ornamental value separate and apart from the fruit crop: white spring flowers, dark green summer foliage, red fall color and reddish winter stems. Other Names: Highbush Blueberry Zone: 3 to 8 Plant Type: Deciduous fruiting shrub Family: Ericaceae Native Range: Eastern United States Height: 6 to 12 feet Spread: 8 to 12 feet Shape: Upright, Rounded to irregular Bloom Time: May Bloom Color: White or pinkish Flower/Fruit: 0.33" long urn-shaped white to very light pink flowers. Blooms are typically numerous and somewhat showy. Sun: Full Sun to Part Shade Fall Color: Mix of red, orange, purple, and yellow Drought Tolerance: Low Water: Medium Maintenance: Medium Site Requirements/ Soil Tolerances: Best grown in acidic (pH of 4.8 to 5.2), organically rich, medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Shallow, fibrous roots need constant moisture and good drainage. Culture: Plants appreciate a good organic mulch. Although blueberries are self-fertile, cross-pollination produces the best fruit crop (larger berries and larger yields). Best to remove flowers from plants in the year of planting and in the following year so as to prevent fruit set and to encourage new vegetative growth. Prune as needed in late winter beginning in the third year after planting. Birds love the fruit, so plants may need to be covered with netting as the fruit begins to ripen in order to protect the crop. Uses: Effective in shrub borders or as part of less formal shrub plantings such as in native plant gardens or open woodland areas. Particularly effective in conjunction with rhododendrons and azaleas which share similar acidic soil requirements. Also makes an excellent hedge with the added benefits of summer fruit which can be harvested or left for the birds Sowing Vaccinium corymbosum Seeds: The seeds of Blueberries are very small. For best results, please follow the instructions in the order provided. Scarify: Soak in water for 24 hours Stratify: Cold 60 days, 40 Degrees F in a Moist Medium. Germination: Surface sow indoors. Requires light for germination. Artificial light is recommended.For more information about seed pretreatment and growing trees and shrubs from seed, please download this .pdf:https://cdn.forestresearch.gov.uk/2007/08/fcpg018.pdf Germination: Seeds Packets are labeled with seed name and sowing details. Seeds have not been pretreated unless specified in the listing. Seed is not a specific Cultivar (Variety) unless specified in the listing. Due to the many factors involved in successful germination, Seller cannot be responsible for buyers growing methods or mistakes. 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Price: 2.3 USD

Location: Elko, Nevada

End Time: 2024-02-20T16:58:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 4.6 USD