Botanical profile

Vaccinium corymbosum 'St. Cloud'

Latin name
Vaccinium corymbosum 'St. Cloud'
Common name
Highbush cornflower 'St. Cloud'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Ericaceae

The Vaccinium corymbosum ‘St. Cloud’, commonly known as the ‘St. Cloud’ blueberry, is a deciduous fruit bush with an upright and slightly spreading habit, selected for its great hardiness and ability to produce flavorful fruit in cold climates. In spring, it is covered in clusters of bell-shaped, pinkish-white flowers that are melliferous and decorative. In summer, it offers an abundant harvest of dark blue, firm, and juicy blueberries with a sweet flavor well-balanced with a pleasant tart touch. Adapted to northern regions, it tolerates harsh winters better than many other highbush blueberry varieties. Its bright green foliage turns beautiful orange-red hues in autumn, adding a distinct ornamental appeal. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘St. Cloud’ prefers acidic, organic-rich, and well-drained soil for optimal production.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 3
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate to regular, keeping the soil cool and acidic
Fertilization
Fertilizer for acid-loving plants in spring
Soil type
Acidic, rich in organic matter, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-35°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White pink
Fruiting
Dark blue, firm, juicy blueberries with a sweet and slightly tart flavor
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Slightly flared stand
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Width
4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Sweet 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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