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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Watering
Moderate, keep the soil cool and well-drained
Fertilization
Fertilizer for acid-loving plants in spring
Soil type
Acidic, rich in organic matter, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White pink
Fruiting
Very large, firm, juicy, sweet, light blue blueberries
Foliage color
Bright green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Slightly flared
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
6 ft (1.8 m)
Width
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Sweet Giant Blueberry
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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