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Jersey Blueberry
Jersey Blueberry
(Neutral soils can be made acidic by the application of acid peat or sulphur). With each order we furnish complete cultural directions. The three varieties we offer are all of excellent quality and heavy bearers. Plant 4-5' apart in rows 8' apart. Grow 4-5' high and differ primarily in their ripening season. Full sun. For better pollination we suggest you plant at least two varieties. We ship in 4" Pots. Ripens in late July.
- Hardiness Zones 3-8
- Plant Lighting Full Sun
- Spread 4 - 5 feet
- Height 5 - 7 feet
We ship this item in Fall
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Product Details
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Botanical Name :
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Jersey' -
Zones:
3-8 -
Colors :
White, possibly tinged pink. -
Light Required :
Full Sun -
Spread :
4 - 5 feet -
Offer Size :
4" Pot -
Form :
Fruit, Small Fruit, Blueberry -
Height :
5 - 7 feet -
Foliage :
Large, waxy, deep green foliage. Turns brilliant orange-flame color in the Fall. -
Flower Form :
1/4-inch, white blossoms. -
Blooms :
Mid Spring, Late Spring -
Fruit :
Long loose clusters of small-medium, juicy, light blue berries. -
Soil Requirements :
Acidic Soil -
Growth Rate :
Moderate -
Pollinator :
Self pollinating. Planting a Bluecrop or a Highbush variety will increase yields. -
Yield :
Approximately 7 - 10 pounds at maturity. -
Depth :
Plant at the same depth as in the nursery. -
Pruning :
Blueberries should be pruned during the Winter while the bushes are dormant. In Winter, flower buds are easily visible on one-year-old wood and their numbers can be adjusted by pruning to regulate the crop load for the coming year.
Shipping Information
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August.
ZONE |
Bulbs, Bareroots, and Potted Plants |
|---|---|
| 3A-6B | 9/5/22 - 10/28/22 |
| 7A-10B | 9/26/22 - 11/11/22 |
| Last Order Date | 3A-6B: 10/24/22 Zones 7A-10B: 11/7/22 |
