Vaccinium corymbosum 'Toro'

Latin name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Toro'
Common Name: Highbush cornflower 'Toro'
Plant type: Fruit shrub
Shape: Fruit shrub
Botanical family: Ericaceae

Description

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Toro' is a very vigorous mid-season variety, producing compact clusters of large blue fruits with firm, juicy, and sweet flesh. Very hardy and productive, it forms a wide bush, suitable for home gardens and heavy harvest gardens. 'Toro' is perfect for lovers of fleshy, rich, and versatile fruits.

Hardiness Zone: Zone 4

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, moist and well-drained
Minimum temperature: '-40°C

Foliage type: Obsolete
Foliage color: Green

Height: 1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 feet)
Width: 1.5 m (5 feet)
Growth rate: average

Animaux
Sans danger pour les animaux domestiques

Animaux

Pollinisateurs
Attire ou nourrit les insectes pollinisateurs

Pollinisateurs

Cerfs
Peu appétent ou toléré par les cerfs

Cerfs

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