Botanical profile

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop'

Latin name
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop'
Common name
Highbush blueberry 'Bluecrop'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Ericaceae

Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Bluecrop’ is one of the most widely cultivated blueberry varieties, renowned for its reliability, productivity, and excellent fruit quality. This deciduous shrub develops an upright habit, slightly taller than wide, forming a vigorous structure ideal for fruit hedges and row plantings. In spring, pinkish-white, bell-shaped flowers attract pollinators and precede an abundant mid-season harvest. The blueberries, medium to large in size, are firm, sweet, and slightly tart, excellent for fresh consumption as well as processing. Its medium green foliage turns beautiful orange-red hues in autumn, adding significant ornamental interest. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Bluecrop’ requires acidic, organic-rich, well-drained soil, as well as a sunny exposure to ensure optimal production.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilization
Acid-loving fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooting agent or ground bone.
Soil type
Acidic, rich in organic matter, well-drained
Minimum temperature
'-40°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White
Fruiting
Firm, medium-to-large blueberries, sweet and slightly tart, mid-season harvest
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Fruit shrub
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 feet)
Width
1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth rate
average
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Mid-season highbush blueberry
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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