Vaccinium corymbosum Emil- American Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum Emil- American Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum Emil
American Blueberry, Highbush Blueberry
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Description
The Blueberry Emil (Vaccinium corymbosum) is a variety that produces small dark blue fruits. The slightly acidic blueberries are very aromatic, reminiscent of wild blueberries. The cultivated Blueberry is a bush that can reach a height of 1.50m (5ft), growing in acidic soils. Planting is ideally done in autumn or anytime throughout the year, excluding frost, for a harvest starting from mid-July.
The Blueberry belongs to the Ericaceae family, like heathers and rhododendrons. There are two types:
- the wild blueberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), a small bush of about 30 cm (12in), naturally growing in the undergrowth
- the cultivated blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) originating from North America, grown in gardens. It produces larger and more abundant fruits and can reach a height of 1.50m (5ft).
The cultivated Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) like the Emil variety is a very hardy bush, forming a dense bush with an upright habit, reaching a height of 1.50m (5ft), with a spread of 80cm (32in). The deciduous leaves are 2 to 3 cm (1in) long, lanceolate, elliptical, entire and dentate, medium green, turning bright orange in autumn. Flowering occurs in early May, in the form of small white bell-shaped flowers with slightly reddish edges, 0.5 to 1 cm (0in) long, clustered in pendulous clusters 2 to 5 cm (1 to 2in) long, at the ends of the stems. This is followed by the formation of dark blue berries, particularly dark for this variety, covered in bloom, slightly flattened, 1 cm (0in) in diameter. They ripen in summer, with the first harvest appearing from the 2nd year of cultivation. On the same plant, the harvest will be staggered depending on the ripeness of the fruits. Blueberries are firm and sweet, with a pleasantly acidic taste. Blueberries are low in calories but high in nutritional value: they are very rich in vitamin A, B and C, calcium and iron. They are best consumed freshly picked, enjoyed as juice, jam, jelly, sorbet or in pastries (pies, muffins...). Blueberries can be stored for about ten days after picking and can be frozen for longer preservation.
To ensure good pollination and fruiting, it is recommended to plant at least 2 to 3 Blueberry plants, of the same variety or different varieties (including self-fertile varieties). In the garden, Blueberries will integrate perfectly into acidic soil beds, with rhododendrons, azaleas, hydrangeas, heathers...
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Botanical data
Vaccinium
corymbosum
Emil
Ericaceae
American Blueberry, Highbush Blueberry
North America
Planting and care
Planting of the Blueberry bush is ideally done in autumn or year-round in frost-free conditions. This bush should be planted in full sun in the North of France and preferably in partial shade in the South. Choose a sheltered spot. If you are planting multiple plants, space them 1.20m (4ft) apart in all directions. The Blueberry bush is very hardy (-30°C (-22°F) for the plant but -5°C (23°F) for the flowers) and has a particularly long lifespan.
Plant it in acidic soil (pH between 4 and 5.5), incorporating pure heath soil or a mixture of regular soil and peat, well-decomposed bark compost. The collar should be level with the ground. Firmly press down and water generously. In slightly chalky soil, dig a hole 50 to 60cm (20 to 24in) deep, line the edges with a garden felt, place a non-chalky gravel layer 10cm (4in) thick at the bottom, then fill with a mixture of heath soil.
The soil should remain moist but not waterlogged: the plant can tolerate moderate drought and dislikes stagnant moisture. If watering is necessary, use non-chalky and non-chlorinated water (e.g. rainwater). Mulch the base with shredded bark, straw, or fern leaves. It is sometimes useful to place a protective net if birds become too greedy during harvest time. In spring, annually apply a little well-rotted compost on the surface. The Blueberry bush is not very susceptible to diseases and pests.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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