Vaccinium, Highbush Blueberry 'Jersey'

Vacciniumcorymbosum

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)
Species
corymbosum (kor-rim-BOW-sum)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fremont, California

Oskaloosa, Iowa

South China, Maine

Cumberland, Maryland

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Brunswick, Missouri

Whitehouse Station, New Jersey

Rochester, New York

Charlotte, North Carolina

Brookhaven, Pennsylvania

Fort Worth, Texas

Bellingham, Washington

Colville, Washington

Vancouver, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

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Oskaloosa, IA | July 2009 | positive

We have 5 different blueberry plants, Jersey is one of them. I can't say enough positives about this palnt. It is a great producer for ...Read More

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Annapolis, MD | June 2008 | positive

'Jersey' is an excellent blueberry to plant in conjuction with 'Patriot' for a slightly longer harvest.
Compared to 'Patriot' the ...Read More

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