Description
Requirements and Tolerances
Cold Tolerance: USDA Zone 6-10
Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
Soil Type: Well-drained
Soil pH: 5.5-6.5
Plant Spacing: 4-6′ apart
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Chilling Hours: None
Heat Tolerance: Moderate
Physical Characteristics
Rootstock: From Seed
Plant Size: 4-8′ tall, 4-8′ wide
Growth Habit: Upright, multi-stemmed
Foliage Color: Green
Bloom Time: June-July
Flower Color: Pink to lavender
Fall Color: Yellow-green
Berry Size: 1/4″
Berry Flavor: Bland, slightly sweet
Berry Color and Appearance Bright purple, tightly clustered
Growth and Reproduction
Growth Rate: Moderate
Years to Bear: 2-3
Lifespan: 10-15 years
Pollination Requirements: Self-pollinating
Pollination Mechanisms: Insects (bees)
Harvest Time: September-October
Yield & Storage: Low, store in a cool, dry place
Disease Resistance
Toxicity: Non-toxic
Invasive Potential: Low
Native Range: Native to Southeastern United States
Nitrogen Fixing: No
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