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Vaccinium, Southern High Bush Blueberry 'Sharpblue'

Vacciniumvirgatum

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Family

Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)

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Species

virgatum (vir-GA-tum)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Unknown - Tell us

Height

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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gtr1017

Roanoke, VA | April 2009 | positive

This plant has survived here in 7a, close to 6b.

Farmerdill

Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | May 2004 | neutral

A 1976 Florida release, Sharpblue has a chilling requirement of about 200-300 hours. Moderately vigorous with medium large fruit.Blooms e...Read Morearly and is subject to frost kill.

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