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Little Giant Blueberry

Scientific Name: Vaccinium 'Little Giant'

Also Known As

  • Vaccinium corymbosum 'Little Giant'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 4'-6'
  • W: 3'-5'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

Little Giant Blueberry plant details

Little Giant 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 Little Giant 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 Little Giant Blueberry

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The tons of tiny (1000/lb) mid-season blueberries on this ornamental 4-5' suckering shrub are considered the best flavored of ANY blueberry!; a cross between V. constablaei and ashei, it needs 600 chilling hours. S/M/acid
Little Giant boasts large crops of blueberries on low forming plants a great container plant. You will need 2-3 different kinds for cross-pollination.

Gardening facts about Little Giant Blueberry plant

How to Grow Little Giant 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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Zones

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Size

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Width: 2'-4'

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 5'-7'

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Zones

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Zones

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Width: 3'-4'

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Zones

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Size

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Width: 3'-4'

  • sun - mostly shade
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