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edibleFamily: EricaceaeGenus: VacciniumSpecies: darrowii
Cultivar
Darrow's Blueberry
Vaccinium darrowii 'Native Blueberry'
Cultivar: Native Blueberry
Vaccinium darrowii, or Darrow's Blueberry, is an attractive evergreen shrub native to the southeastern United States. It features small, leathery blue-green leaves and produces white, bell-shaped flowers in spring followed by sweet, edible berries. This heat-tolerant species is well-adapted to well-draining, acidic soils and functions beautifully as a landscape foundation or container specimen.
Darrow's Blueberry is a tough, evergreen native shrub that produces small, delicious, powder-blue berries. It is a fantastic choice for gardeners seeking an attractive, low-maintenance ornamental that also provides a tasty harvest.
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Plant Detail
A closer look at the fruit, flower, foliage, or mature defining characteristics of this cultivar.
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Full sun to partial shade.
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Water
Consistent moisture during the establishment phase, but once mature, it is moderately drought-tolerant; avoid waterlogged soil.
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Mature size
2 to 4 feet tall and wide.
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Hardiness
7-10
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Growth habit
Compact, upright, spreading evergreen shrub.
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Plant type
Shrub
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Thrives in warm climates and is notably more heat tolerant than northern blueberry species; requires acidic soil to prevent chlorosis.
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Climate note
Excellent heat tolerance; generally hardy through the Southeastern US zones.
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Flower / fruit
Produces small, white, bell-shaped flowers in spring; small, sweet, powder-blue berries ripen in summer.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Full sun to partial shade.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Use an acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring; avoid heavy applications of nitrates.
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Pruning
Prune lightly after the fruiting season to maintain shape and encourage dense growth.
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Care notes
Thrives in warm climates and is notably more heat tolerant than northern blueberry species; requires acidic soil to prevent chlorosis.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
2 to 4 feet tall and wide.
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Growth habit
Compact, upright, spreading evergreen shrub.
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Spacing
3 to 4 feet apart.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces small, white, bell-shaped flowers in spring; small, sweet, powder-blue berries ripen in summer.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
7-10
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Temperature
Excellent heat tolerance; generally hardy through the Southeastern US zones.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Consistent moisture during the establishment phase, but once mature, it is moderately drought-tolerant; avoid waterlogged soil.
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Soil
Requires acidic, well-draining, sandy or peaty soil.
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Soil pH
4.5-5.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Highly suitable for container gardening; ensures better control over the required acidic soil pH.
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Family
Ericaceae
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Foliage Look
Small, leathery, blue-green elliptical leaves, dense habit.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are small, leathery, and alternate, typically blue-green to olive-green.
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Fruit Flower Look
Clusters of small, white, bell-shaped flowers; small, dusty blue berries.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are small white bells; fruit should only appear on mature specimen imagery.
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Growth Habit Rules
Do not depict as a sprawling vine; maintain a compact, rounded shrub form.
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Mature Plant Look
A dense, rounded, mid-sized evergreen shrub with blue-green foliage.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Woody shrub with dense, twiggy branches, leathery evergreen leaves, and a rounded, multi-stemmed habit.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure the plant maintains its evergreen, woody-shrub stature at maturity.
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Plant Faqs
Is Darrow's Blueberry evergreen? Yes, it retains its blue-green foliage year-round. Does it need acidic soil? Yes, it requires a pH between 4.5 and 5.5 to thrive. Can I grow it in a pot? Absolutely, it is well-suited for container gardening with acidic potting mix.
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Root Look
Fibrous, healthy light-colored roots consistent with ericaceous plants.
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Soil Look
Dark, acidic, well-draining organic mix or native sandy-acidic soil.
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Starter Stage
Small, bushy seedling with stiff, fine stems and juvenile evergreen foliage.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Small, elliptical to oval leaves, often exhibiting a slight glaucous or bluish tint on new growth.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Darrow's Blueberry. This is Darrow's Blueberry, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Darrow's Blueberry become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future growing space you want to create. These bushes produce clusters of dainty, bell-shaped flowers in spring followed by a rewarding harvest of small, sweet, powder-blue berries. Establish your starter by potting it into a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining acidic mix, and later move it to your final container or in-ground location. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Vaccinium darrowii Darrow's Blueberry Native Blueberry Evergreen Shrub Edible Landscaping Acid Loving Plants Container Gardening Heat Tolerant Blueberry Agardeni
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Youtube Video Summary
Darrow's Blueberry is a compact, heat-tolerant evergreen shrub perfect for edible landscapes and container gardens. Enjoy beautiful blue-green foliage and a sweet harvest of dusty blue berries.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Darrow's Blueberry: A Heat-Tolerant Native Evergreen
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