Monday, October 27, 2008

Blueberry Varieties

Blueberry varieties I picked up the other day...

Name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sunshine Blue'
Common name: 'Sunshine Blue' Southern highbush blueberry.
Family: Ericaceae.
Description: Edible and ornamental highbush blueberry. Grows into a dense, rounded, semi-dwarf plant to 3-4-feet high and wide.
Hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zones 5-9.
Landscape uses: Edible landscaping, containers, mixed borders, hedges, native plant gardens, open woodlands.

Name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Berkeley'
Common name: 'Berkeley' Northern highbush blueberry.
Family: Ericaceae.
Description: Edible and ornamental highbush blueberry. Grows to 6 - 8 feet high and wide.
Hardiness: USDA Hardiness Zones 5-8.
Landscape uses: Edible landscaping, containers, mixed borders, hedges, native plant gardens, open woodlands.

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