Botanical profile
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Toro'
Latin name
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Toro'
Common name
Highbush cornflower 'Toro'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Ericaceae
The Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Toro’, commonly known as the ‘Toro’ highbush blueberry, is a deciduous fruit shrub with an upright, slightly spreading habit, renowned for its high productivity and the remarkable size of its fruits. In spring, it adorns itself with clusters of bell-shaped, slightly fragrant, and melliferous pinkish-white flowers. In summer, it produces very large, firm, and juicy light blue blueberries with a sweet, sugary, and well-balanced flavor, featuring a pleasant aromatic note. The fruits ripen concentrically, facilitating harvesting. Its dark green foliage turns beautiful orange-red hues in autumn, adding significant ornamental interest. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Toro’ prefers acidic, organic-rich, and well-drained soil, and offers an abundant harvest in cool climates.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameHighbush cornflower 'Toro'
Latin nameVaccinium corymbosum 'Toro'
FamilyEricaceae
TypeFruit shrub
Plant
description
description
The Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Toro’, commonly known as the ‘Toro’ highbush blueberry, is a deciduous fruit shrub with an upright, slightly spreading habit, renowned for its high productivity and the remarkable size of its fruits. In spring, it adorns itself with clusters of bell-shaped, slightly fragrant, and melliferous pinkish-white flowers. In summer, it produces very large, firm, and juicy light blue blueberries with a sweet, sugary, and well-balanced flavor, featuring a pleasant aromatic note. The fruits ripen concentrically, facilitating harvesting. Its dark green foliage turns beautiful orange-red hues in autumn, adding significant ornamental interest. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Toro’ prefers acidic, organic-rich, and well-drained soil, and offers an abundant harvest in cool climates.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun to partial shade
Soil
Acidic, rich in organic matter, well-drained
Watering
Moderate, keep the soil cool and well-drained
Fertilization
Fertilizer for acid-loving plants in spring
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Bloom period
Spring
Flower colorWhite pink
Foliage colorBright green
Habit / shape
Slightly flared
Fruiting
Very large, firm, juicy, sweet, light blue blueberries
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height6 ft (1.8 m)
Spread4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature-30°C
Foliage typeObsolete
ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
PollinatorsSupports pollinators
PetsPet friendly
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Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
