Vaccinium darrowii 'Native Blue'

Also Known As

Native Blue Southern Ornamental Blueberry

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 18"-2'
W: 18"-2'

planting zones

7a-8b

Vaccinium darrowii 'Native Blue' plant details

Vaccinium darrowii 'Native Blue' is a low-growing broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or shrub with blue foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features glaucous and glossy texture. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium darrowii 'Native Blue'

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen blue
Mature size: 18 IN - 2 FT - wide, 18 IN - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, showy, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium darrowii 'Native Blue'

USDA Zones: 7a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Low and compact (only 18in tall x 24in wide), this handsome evergreen makes a charming blue-green edger or compliment to azalea, camellias, etc; Southern climes do not faze it abd birds anywhere will love its fruit!

By: Forestfarm

Low-growing, compact evergreen scrub blueberry with tiny bright green leaves, pretty white blossoms in spring, and an abundance of deep blue, flavorful berries in early summer. Foliage is spectacular, with new leaves blushing pink in early spring and acquiring purple-rust tones in fall. Height and width to 3 ft. Excellent in a wide variety of soil types as long as somewhat acidic. Also makes a good container specimen. Full to part sun. Slow growing. Great for coastal landscapes. Frost hardy to USDA zone 7.