Description
GREEN ELF BLUEBERRY
Vaccinium corymbosum x angustifolium
Plants were located in Allegan County, Lower Peninsula of Michigan in an open forest. Plants are very drought resistant and the foliage holds its green color all summer until fall. Colors of orange to yellow appear int he autumn.
Fruits are black, which classifies it as the variety nigrum. Flavor is more acidic than other Pensylvanicum clones, but the fruits are pleasant. Hardiness Zones 4-7.
Care Info
- Plant Type:Hybrids of Lowbush and Hlghbush attaining a height of 20 inches to 48 Inches at maturity. Deciduous fruiting low growing shrubs.
- pH Requirements:4.0 - 5.5
- Soil Type:Well drained sand or sandy loam
- Light Requirements:Full to filtered sun
- Plant Rows Spacing:1 - 2 feet
- Plant Aisle Spacing:2 - 6 feet
- Mulching:Beneficial, but not necessary
- USDA Zones:3 - 8
- Scientific Name:Vaccinium corymbosum x angustifolium