Botanical Name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop'
USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-7
Height: 4-6'
Spread: 3-4'
Sun Exposure: Full Sun
Characteristics: Produces a large bounty of somewhat tart berries that are great for preserves, baking, freezing or fresh eating, provides incredibly fiery fall color, blueberries must have acidic soil, recommended for container growing, not recommended for landscape use in New Mexico unless the soil has been heavily amended and the soil significantly acidified (4.5-5.5 pH), fertilize in early spring with granular or liquid acid fertilizer. Consult with one of our horticulturalists for more information about blueberry cultivation!