Vaccinium corymbosum 'Southern Belle'

Cultivar

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Characteristics

A perennial hermaphrodite deciduous shrub.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
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Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination entomogamy
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Cultivation

A southern highbush blueberry with very firm fruit. Origin: parents unknown. Seed originated at University of Florida; selected as a superior clone in Homerville, Ga., about 1986. USPP13,931. Berry: large, firm, with excellent scar and medium blue color. Berry stores well. Tree: very vigorous when healthy and on good soil but quite susceptible to phytophthora root rot. Makes a dense, wide bush but not excessively twiggy. Produces numerous flower buds. Chilling requirement suitable for northern Florida and southern Georgia (400 to 600 h). Capable of high yields on good sites but requires excellent drainage. Fruit:
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Germination duration (days) 365
Germination temperacture (C°) 18 - 23
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Minimum temperature (C°) -29
Optimum temperature (C°) 18 - 30
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Vigor moderate vigor to high vigor
Productivity productive to excellent productivity

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Synonyms

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Southern Belle'