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Vaccinium, Southern High Bush Blueberry 'Sampson'

Vacciniumvirgatum

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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)

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Species

virgatum (vir-GA-tum)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

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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)

Danger

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Bloom Color

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Bloom Time

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