Blueberry - Bluecrop

Very effective when planted in shrub borders or as part of less formal shrub plantings because of its ornamental value. Flowers are followed by light blue blueberries that ripen in early August. Birds love blueberries so be sure to plant enough to share!. Blueberries are a gourmet treat that may be eaten fresh or used in cobbler, cake, sauce, jam, jelly or syrup. The Bluecrop Blueberry, Vaccinium 'Bluecrop', has a firm light blue medium-sized fruit. Prune as needed in late winter beginning in the third year after planting. The shallow, fibrous roots need constant moisture and good drainage. This blueberry is considered the best for consistent yields, disease resistance and high quality. Bluecrop is an upright, open growing shrub to 5-6 feet. Although blueberries are self-fertile, cross-pollination produces the best fruit crop. The blueberry grows best on sites where most other crops fail. Blueberries are delicious, exceptionally nutritious, high in bioflavanoids. It displays a fiery red fall foliage, and the reddish stems can be attractive in winter. Dainty, waxy, bell-shaped, white flowers appear in May. The most popular variety in North America, it prefers an organically rich, medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. Plants appreciate a good organic mulch. ... find out more