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Vaccinium, Highbush Blueberry 'Bluecrop'

Vacciniumcorymbosum

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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
corymbosum (kor-rim-BOW-sum)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
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)
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
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Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

South China, Maine

Cumberland, Maryland

Whitehouse Station, New Jersey

Essex Junction, Vermont

Bellingham, Washington

Colville, Washington

Grand Mound, Washington

Marysville, Washington

Rochester, Washington

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Grandmaduck513
Caledonia, MN | May 2014 | neutral

Interested in trading

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I have red raspberries, Lilac bushes, rhubarb

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berrygirl
Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Excellent mid-season producer of large sweet berries, followed by great fall color on strong plants. Hardy to zone 5.

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