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Tue, Dec 9, 14 at 20:15
| Want to plant some blueberries in the front yard, only place there is room. Looking for suggestions on the most ornamental variety, appreciate suggestions fro m those who have grown multiple varieties. I Live in northern ia z4. Patriot is at the top of my list so far. Thanks for any suggestions |
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RE: most ornamental blueberry
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| I grow lots of different ones,not Patriot yet,but the most colorful in the Fall is the old favorite Jersey.Most Northern Highbush Blueberry plants look similar during the growing season,only varying in size and shape somewhat and they all lose their leaves during dormancy. Brady |
RE: most ornamental blueberry
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- Posted by Drew51 5b/6a SE MI (My Page) on
Wed, Dec 10, 14 at 0:33
Great photo Brady! I was never able to capture the color that well. I also grow Northerns. But I like the idea of edible lanscapes and the Brazelberries look interesting. Tight small bush forms with excellent color. They only grow 1 to 2 feet high. Cara's Choice and Bountiful Blue have a bluish foliage in the summer. But probably too tender for zone 4.
Here's a couple of mine in the fall.
Toro
 Chandler
Liberty
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RE: most ornamental blueberry
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| Thanks for the pictures! Will def add a cpl jersey to the list |
RE: most ornamental blueberry
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- Posted by bboy USDA 8 Sunset 5 WA (My Page) on
Wed, Dec 10, 14 at 20:11
| Cross pollination is recommended for these, if you don't have suitable partners nearby you should probably arrange for that. |
RE: most ornamental blueberry
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- Posted by mrclint z10SoCal Valley (My Page) on
Fri, Dec 12, 14 at 23:14
| Bradybb, that plant is truly stunning. Thanks for sharing! |
RE: most ornamental blueberry
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| Thanks,the first Fall the Jersey showed the changing foliage,stunning was a fitting description.Still remarkable every year. Brady |
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- Posted by Drew51 5b/6a SE MI (My Page) on
Fri, Dec 12, 14 at 23:51
It does look stunning, but it also looks like color was adjusted. Sort of like this.
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RE: most ornamental blueberry
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How was that done Drew?I took the photo with my phone and although it's not like an expensive camera,it's decent.
A neighbor came by once and exclaimed how brilliant the bush was.He said something about being like some of the trees that turn a fiery red.
Why not pick one up or I can send some.I have some rooted cuttings.They are one of the easier Blueberries to propagate. Brady |
RE: most ornamental blueberry
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| I'm quite sure this wouldn't be of any relevance to zone 4, but of the rabbiteyes -- I grow 18-20 different rabbiteye varieties -- Bonita has been my most outstanding blueberry for fall color, but it seems like they're all very nice. |
RE: most ornamental blueberry
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- Posted by Drew51 5b/6a SE MI (My Page) on
Sat, Dec 13, 14 at 20:32
| Brady sorry, I'm sure it looks awesome! Mine I think are almost as red, I could not get a shot with sunlight. it was overcast forever. I will pick one up in the future for sure. It's been around forever for a reason! In Microsoft preview you can fix photos and manually adjust tint. My neighbor has burning bushes, and yes they are a brilliant red! Lovely looking! Thanks for posting that! I just wanted to make sure it really was that color, I believe you. I could have just asked! My bad and my apologies. |
RE: most ornamental blueberry
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That's okay Drew,I can understand in this day of Photoshop and other apps,things can be made to look completely genuine.
Yes,the Burning Bush.There are some planted where I work.That's close to the Fall color of Jersey.Maybe a nickname could be the Burning Blueberry Bush.:) Brady |
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