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Vaccinium, Southern High Bush Blueberry 'South Moon'

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

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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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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macklb

Fairfield, CA | October 2011 | positive

I have about 10 different blueberry species and this one is my favorite for its delicious flavor!

Farmerdill

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

A 1996 Florida release, Southmoon has a chilling requirement of about 400 hours. Berries are large and firm. Cross pollination required.

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Vaccinium, Southern High Bush Blueberry 'South Moon'

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