Vaccinium, Southern High Bush Blueberry 'Bluecrisp'

Vacciniumvirgatum

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)
Species
virgatum (vir-GA-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | May 2004 | neutral

A 1997 Florida release, Bluecrisp has a chilling requirement of about 400 hours. The fruit are medium-large, light blue, and unusually fi...Read More

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