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Vaccinium formosum
Synonyms: V. australe

Common Name(s): Swamp highbush blueberry
Family: Ericaceae
Growth Habit: Perennial
Invasiveness:
Growing Days: 160
Temperature:
Precipitation: 65
Winter Minimum: -26° (C)
Soil pH: 4.5 to 5.2
Soil Texture/Type: Acid sandy loams
Soil Drainage: Well
Photoperiod Response: Short day
Light Intensity:
Comments:
Temperature is major factor in production. Needs considerable heat input for maximum fruit quality.
Diseases:
Phytothora, Rhizoctonia, Powdery Mildew, Rust
Uses:
Food - fruit
Woodiness:

Climate:

Geographical Origin:
Eastern USA, Central USA, Eastern Canada, Central Canada
 
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