Southmoon Blueberry
Vaccinium x 'Southmoon' P.P.# 9,834 (Southern Highbush)
Delicious, large, sky-blue fruit ripens in early summer. Is highly productive in areas where it will receive as few as 500 hours of winter chill. White bell-shaped flowers and colorful fall foliage are added ornamental benefits. Deciduous.
| Key feature: | Low Chill Requirement |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 6 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderately vigorous, upright shrub to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Edible, Fall Color, Low Chill Requirement, Ornamental Berries |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3637 |
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Care Information
Provide an acidic, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season to maintain a deep, extensive root system. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing; feed with an acidic fertilizer.
Delicious, large, sky-blue fruit ripens in early summer. Is highly productive in areas where it will receive as few as 500 hours of winter chill. White bell-shaped flowers and colorful fall foliage are added ornamental benefits. Deciduous.
Care Information
Provide an acidic, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season to maintain a deep, extensive root system. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing; feed with an acidic fertilizer.
| Key feature: | Low Chill Requirement |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 6 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderately vigorous, upright shrub to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Flower attribute: | Showy Flowers |
| Special features: | Edible, Fall Color, Low Chill Requirement, Ornamental Berries |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 3637 |
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