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Vaccinium corymbosum Synonyms: Common Name(s): Highbush blueberry Family: Ericaceae Growth Habit: Perennial Invasiveness: Growing Days: 100 to 200 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=108° (F) | Opt.Max=86° (F) | Opt.Min=64° (F) | Abs.Min=45° (F) | Precipitation: 32 to 50 (in.) Winter Minimum: -33° (F) Soil pH: 4 to 5.2 Soil Texture/Type: Acid sandy loams Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Short day Light Intensity: Bright to clear Comments: Temperature is major factor in production. Needs considerable heat input for maximum fruit quality. Commercially grown through east and mid-south in North America. Diseases: Phytothora, Rhizoctonia, Anthrachose, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Cephalosporium Uses: Food - fruit Woodiness: Shrub Climate: Temperate Geographical Origin: Eastern USA, Central USA, Eastern Canada, Central Canada Metric UnitsReturn to Search Results
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