Vaccinium corymbosum (Tropical Blueberry) - Image 19

Botanical name: Vaccinium corymbosum

Common names: Tropical Blueberry, Lowbush Blueberry

Family: Ericaceae

Origin: North America, Europe and Asia

USDA Zone: 4 8

Cold tolerance: -10°F

Plant type: Fruit
Fruit type: Tropical Blueberry
Small plant 2-5 ftPlant form: Small
Plant mature sizeMature height: 2-5 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Vaccinium corymbosum (Tropical Blueberry) pink white flower close up on green leaves
Vaccinium corymbosum (Tropical Blueberry) pink white bell shaped flower clusters on thin green stems.


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