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edibleFamily: EricaceaeGenus: Vaccinium
Cultivar
Legacy Blueberry
Vaccinium 'Legacy'
Cultivar: Legacy
The 'Legacy' blueberry is prized by growers for its heavy production of large, sweet, and aromatic berries. This vigorous Northern Highbush variety features an attractive, upright growth habit that makes it a beautiful addition to edible landscapes. It is well-regarded for its adaptability and consistent performance in a variety of climates.
Legacy is a high-yielding, flavorful Northern Highbush blueberry cultivar known for its robust growth and excellent fruit quality. It is a reliable choice for home gardens, offering a long harvest season.
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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 for maximum fruit production; tolerates light afternoon shade in hot climates.
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Water
Consistent moisture is critical; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Mulch heavily to retain moisture and keep roots cool.
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Mature size
4-6 feet tall and wide
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Hardiness
USDA Zones 5-8
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Growth habit
Upright, vigorous shrub
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Plant type
Fruiting shrub
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Requires cross-pollination with another Northern Highbush variety for best fruit set. Requires a specific number of chill hours (approximately 800-1000) to break dormancy and set fruit properly.
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Climate note
Requires 800-1000 chill hours to ensure successful fruiting.
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Flower / fruit
Produces white, bell-shaped flowers in spring followed by mid-to-late season harvest of firm, flavorful blue berries.
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 for maximum fruit production; tolerates light afternoon shade in hot climates.
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Growth rate
Moderate
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Fertilizer
Use acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring. Avoid heavy fertilization at planting; monitor for iron chlorosis if soil pH rises.
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Pruning
Prune in late winter while dormant to remove old, non-productive canes and encourage vigorous new growth for better harvests.
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Care notes
Requires cross-pollination with another Northern Highbush variety for best fruit set. Requires a specific number of chill hours (approximately 800-1000) to break dormancy and set fruit properly.
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
4-6 feet tall and wide
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Growth habit
Upright, vigorous shrub
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Spacing
4-5 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 white, bell-shaped flowers in spring followed by mid-to-late season harvest of firm, flavorful blue berries.
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
USDA Zones 5-8
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Temperature
Requires 800-1000 chill hours to ensure successful fruiting.
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 is critical; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Mulch heavily to retain moisture and keep roots cool.
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Soil
Requires acidic, high-organic, well-draining soil. Incorporate peat moss or pine bark to lower pH and improve soil texture.
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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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Container Growing
Suitable for large containers (15+ gallons) if provided with specialized acidic potting mix and regular hydration.
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Family
Ericaceae
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Foliage Look
Lush, dark green oval leaves with a leathery texture, transitioning to vibrant fall colors.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are alternate, ovate-elliptic, glossy green, and deciduous. Ensure foliage is not serrated.
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Fruit Flower Look
Clusters of nodding, white, bell-shaped flowers; round, smooth, deep-blue berries with a waxy bloom.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are small, white or pale pink, urn-shaped clusters. Fruit is a round, dusty-blue berry with a small calyx crown.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain an upright, rounded structure; avoid depictions of weeping or trailing branches.
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Mature Plant Look
A dense, upright deciduous shrub laden with clusters of sky-blue berries in summer.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Woody, multi-stemmed upright shrub with green foliage that turns brilliant shades of orange and red in autumn.
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Morphology Rules
Blueberry morphology includes woody stems and alternate leaves; fruits appear in clusters on previous year's wood.
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Plant Faqs
Does Legacy need another blueberry to produce fruit? Yes, it benefits significantly from cross-pollination with another Northern Highbush. How much space does a Legacy blueberry need? Give it at least 4 to 5 feet of space to allow for mature growth. Is Legacy blueberry good for pots? Yes, provided the container is large and the soil remains consistently acidic and moist.
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Root Look
Fibrous, dense root system characteristic of container-grown Ericaceous shrubs.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, acidic soil topped with pine needles or bark mulch.
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Starter Stage
Young, leafy plant with multiple green stems emerging from the root mass.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Features small, simple, oval-shaped leaves with smooth margins; typically lacks woody branching in very early stages.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Legacy Blueberry. This is Legacy Blueberry, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this vigorous shrub become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the productive edible garden you want to create. The defining feature is its heavy production of firm, dusty-blue berries with a sweet, aromatic flavor that ripen in mid-to-late season. Establish your starter plug by moving it into a four-inch pot with acidic, well-draining mix, then later transition it to its final container or garden location. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the high-yielding Legacy Blueberry, a vigorous Northern Highbush variety perfect for your home garden. Learn about its large, sweet fruit and how to establish this productive shrub in your edible landscape.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Legacy Blueberry: Northern Highbush Variety Tips
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