Springwide High-Bush Blueberry PP16333

Scientific Name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Springwide'

Also Known As

Vaccinium 'Springwide'
Vaccinium virgatum 'Springwide'
Springwide Southern HighBush Blueberry

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'-5'

planting zones

4a-8b

Springwide High-Bush Blueberry PP16333 plant details

Springwide High-Bush Blueberry PP16333 is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Springwide High-Bush Blueberry PP16333

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 Springwide High-Bush Blueberry PP16333

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Considered to be the best of the low-chill southern high bush blueberries introduced by the University of Florida. The first to fruit and producing good yields of medium-blue, firm berries with excellent flavor. The plant has a somewhat spreading growth habit. Cross pollinate with other southern high bush blueberries such as 'Southern Belle'.

By: Almost Eden

One of the main advantages of Springwide are its very low chill requirements, excellent flushing early in the spring, and early ripening. Berry size for Springwide is large, excellent scar, firmness, and flavor. Berry color is medium, about like Sharpblue and Windsor. You will need 2-3 different kinds for cross-pollination.