Description
LITTLE CRISP BLUEBERRY
Vaccinium corymbosum x angustifolium
Plants were located in Luce County in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This clone was found on the beach shore of Lake Superior and selected for its vigor and hardiness.
The fruits are small at 3/16 in diameter and are a light blue in color. The foliage is bright green changing to a reddish burgundy in the autumn, with red twigs during the winter months. Tiny slender leaves remain on the plants into mid-December. Plants hug the ground at 8 to 10 inches at maturity. Hardiness Zones 3-7.
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
