Vaccinium, Rabbiteye Blueberry 'Bluegem'

Vacciniumvirgatum

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)
Species
virgatum (vir-GA-tum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 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
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
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
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Green Cove Springs, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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1
neutral
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Green Cove Springs, FL | June 2014 | positive

I have a few varieties of blueberries on my property. BlueGem is my latest acquisition. I planted it in an area where Sparkleberries a...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | June 2004 | neutral

A 1970 Florida release, Bluegem has a chilling requirement of 350-400 hours. The berries are medium in size and have good color. Bush ha...Read More

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