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Blueberries can be a challenge in our region’s heavy clay soils, though these soils are generally on the acidic side which blueberries need. They will thrive with good site preparation and continued mulching; naturally acidic pine bark or pine needles are best, but hardwood chips/bark and sawdust will do. Ideally, plant in slightly raised beds and amend the soil with generous peat moss, pine bark and alfalfa meal (or other nitrogen source); finishing with a good thick layer of pine bark mulch or pine needles. Apart from their pickiness regarding soil conditions, blueberries are one of the best choices for practical edible landscaping; once established, they are a beautiful low maintenance bush with good fall color. You may be fighting the birds for them, but if you plant them in front of a window you can at least think of them as a pretty bird feeder ? Bird netting is an effective deterrent but you may still have chipmunks steal your fruit by scooting under the nets. Our blueberries need at least 2 varieties for pollination.
(Vaccinium corymbosum)
early season. One of the earliest varieties. Med-large fruit. Self-pollinating but produces better with another variety as a pollinator. 4-6′ tall. Zones 5-7 . North American native plant.
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
Plants are rarely available in ALL sizes listed, and availability of plants varies from day to day. Please call before you come to check availability.
(Vaccinium corymbosum)
early season. Very large berries gradually decrease in size over a long harvest window. Good storage qualities in the fridge. Slower growing but still productive. More tolerant of heavy soil than other varieties. 4-5′ tall. Zones 3a-7 . North American native plant.
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
Plants are rarely available in ALL sizes listed, and availability of plants varies from day to day. Please call before you come to check availability.
(Vaccinium corymbosum)
very late season . North American native plant.
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
Plants are rarely available in ALL sizes listed, and availability of plants varies from day to day. Please call before you come to check availability.
(Vaccinium corymbosum)
very early season . North American native plant.
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
Plants are rarely available in ALL sizes listed, and availability of plants varies from day to day. Please call before you come to check availability.
. North American native plant.
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
Plants are rarely available in ALL sizes listed, and availability of plants varies from day to day. Please call before you come to check availability.
(Vaccinium corymbosum)
Blueberries can be a challenge in our region’s heavy clay soils, though these soils are generally on the acidic side which blueberries need. They will thrive with good site preparation and continued mulching; naturally acidic pine bark or pine needles are best, but hardwood chips/bark and sawdust will do. Ideally, plant in slightly raised beds and amend the soil with generous peat moss, pine bark and alfalfa meal (or other nitrogen source); finishing with a good thick layer of pine bark mulch or pine needles. Apart from their pickiness regarding soil conditions, blueberries are one of the best choices for practical edible landscaping; once established, they are a beautiful low maintenance bush with good fall color. You may be fighting the birds for them, but if you plant them in front of a window you can at least think of them as a pretty bird feeder 🙂 Bird netting is an effective deterrent but you may still have chipmunks steal your fruit by scooting under the nets. Our blueberries need at least 2 varieties for pollination.
early season. One of the earliest varieties. Med-large fruit with good flavor and high yields. Needs another variety as a pollinator. 4′ tall. Zones 3-7 . North American native plant.
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
Plants are rarely available in ALL sizes listed, and availability of plants varies from day to day. Please call before you come to check availability.
(Vaccinium corymbosum)
very late season . North American native plant.
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
Plants are rarely available in ALL sizes listed, and availability of plants varies from day to day. Please call before you come to check availability.
(Vaccinium corymbosum)
mid-late season. Very large, firm, mild tasting berries. 4-6′ tall. Zones 4-7 . North American native plant.
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
Plants are rarely available in ALL sizes listed, and availability of plants varies from day to day. Please call before you come to check availability.
(Vaccinium corymbosum)
mid-season. One of the most widely planted commercial varieties. Medium to large berries are firm with good flavor and can be machine harvested. Very good disease resistance. 4-6′ tall. Zones 4-7 . North American native plant.
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
Plants are rarely available in ALL sizes listed, and availability of plants varies from day to day. Please call before you come to check availability.
(Vaccinium corymbosum)
mid-season. Large, sweet berries. 4-6′ tall. Zones 4-8 . North American native plant.
3″ pots $4, Quart pots $8, Gallon* pots $16
Plants are rarely available in ALL sizes listed, and availability of plants varies from day to day. Please call before you come to check availability.