Vaccinium corymbosum 'Legacy'

Also Known As

Legacy Northern Highbush Blueberry

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

5a-8b

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Vaccinium corymbosum 'Legacy' plant details

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Legacy' 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 water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium corymbosum 'Legacy'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium corymbosum 'Legacy'

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rated as one of the best tasting blueberries!, this 6' shrub is also a great addition to the landscape with spring flowers, a prolific crop of med-sized sweet! berries July-Aug and bright fall color. S/M (not dry) acid

By: Forestfarm

'Legacy' has high production of medium sized light blue fruit that are firm and will keep you with fresh berries for up to 6 weeks or longer. You will need 2-3 different kinds for cross-pollination.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Late. This introduction keeps its leaves through the winter. Plants are vigorous, upright to 6', and slightly spreading. The medium-large light blue berries are robustly flavorful.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

A USDA release that will hold its leaves through most mild winters. In the east the foliage will turn crimson red and here in the west it will be more mottled with yellow orange and red. In the trials by the USDA V. 'Legacy' was considered to be one of the best flavored blueberries. The 4'-6' shrub is a vigorous grower that will have heavy crops of fruit.