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Gulf Coast Blueberry

Scientific Name: Vaccinium 'Gulf Coast'

Also Known As

  • Vaccinium corymbosum 'Gulf Coast'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 4a-9b

Gulf Coast Blueberry plant details

Gulf Coast Blueberry is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Gulf Coast Blueberry

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Gulf Coast Blueberry

USDA Zones: 4a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This specific specamin boasts very low chill requirements which enable it to be grown and produce fruit virtually anywhere. Each plant is grown from tissue culture to be a desiese free exact repleca of the mother plant. Great quality, one of the better low chill commercial varieties. Excellent pollinator for Misty and Sharpblue. You will need 2-3 different kinds for cross-pollination.

Gardening facts about Gulf Coast Blueberry plant

How to Grow Gulf Coast Blueberry

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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