Plant Habit: | Shrub |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Very strongly acid (4.5 – 5.0) Strongly acid (5.1 – 5.5) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F) |
Plant Height: | 5-7 ft. |
Plant Spread: | 4-5 ft. |
Leaves: | Good fall color Deciduous |
Fruit: | Showy Edible to birds |
Flower Time: | Spring Late spring or early summer |
Uses: | Windbreak or Hedge Suitable for forage |
Edible Parts: | Fruit |
Eating Methods: | Raw Cooked |
Wildlife Attractant: | Bees Birds |
Propagation: Seeds: | Self fertile |
Propagation: Other methods: | Cuttings: Stem |
Pollinators: | Bees |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger |
Meredith79 | On May 22, 2015 | Obtained plant Lake Street Garden Rather small plant with no signs of blooms. $30 |
Meredith79 | On May 21, 2015 | Miscellaneous Event Chandler holds the distinction of being the world’s largest blueberry. The long ripening season will provide gardeners with a bounty of flavorful, fresh picked fruit for up to six weeks. Eaten by the handful or presented with a specialty dessert, Chandler will be a favorite. |