Chaucer Blueberry Shrub is a medium-sized fruit that ripens early with low chill hour requirements. It's a good choice for warmer climates. Grown in 3-gallon bare root plant.
Chaucer Blueberry Shrub
The Chaucer blueberry shrub is a popular choice for home gardeners because it is relatively easy to grow and produces delicious fruit. Chaucer blueberries are medium-sized, firm, and sweet, and they can be eaten fresh, cooked, or baked. Chaucer blueberry shrubs are also relatively resistant to pests and diseases.
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Planting and Care
Chaucer blueberry shrubs need full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil with a pH of 4.5 to 5.5. They should be planted in the spring or fall. When planting, be sure to dig a hole that is twice as wide as the root ball of the shrub. Water the shrub deeply after planting, and continue to water it regularly throughout the first year.
Chaucer blueberry shrubs need to be fertilized once a year, in the spring. Use a balanced fertilizer that is designed for fruit trees and shrubs.
Pruning
Chaucer blueberry shrubs should be pruned lightly in the late winter or early spring. Remove any dead or diseased wood, and prune the shrub to maintain its desired shape.
Harvest
Chaucer blueberries are typically ready to harvest in mid- to late summer. The fruit is ripe when it is blue in color and has a firm texture.
Pests and Diseases
Chaucer blueberry shrubs are susceptible to a few pests and diseases, such as blueberry maggot, anthracnose, and mummy berry. However, these problems can usually be controlled with proper care.
Tips for Growing Chaucer Blueberry Shrubs
- Choose a location that gets full sun or partial shade and has well-drained soil with a pH of 4.5 to 5.5.
- Water the shrub regularly, especially during the first year.
- Fertilize the shrub once a year, in the spring.
- Prune the shrub lightly in the late winter or early spring.
- Harvest the blueberries in mid- to late summer.
- Be on the lookout for pests and diseases, and take steps to control them if necessary.
With proper care, your Chaucer blueberry shrub will thrive and produce delicious fruit for many years to come.
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
Growing Zones: 4-7 outdoors
| Mature Height: | 5-6 ft. |
| Sunlight: | Full Sun |
| Mature width: | 5 ft. |
| Botanical Name: | Vaccinium corymbosum 'Aurora |
| Growth Rate: | Moderate |
| Harvest Time: | August - September |
| Year to Bear: | Can Fruit the 1st Year! |
