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Blueberry 'Peach Sorbet'

3-Gallon

Height: 2-3 feet tall.
Spread: 2-3 feet.
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
Hardiness Zone: 5a.
Other Names: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Peach Sorbet'

Description:
A compact, ornamental blueberry variety known for its stunning year-round foliage and deliciously sweet berries. 'Peach Sorbet' features new growth in shades of peach, pink, and orange, maturing to deep green in summer before transitioning to rich purple in fall and winter. This small, bushy shrub produces an abundant mid-season harvest and is perfect for containers, small gardens, and edible landscapes.

Edible Qualities:
Blueberry 'Peach Sorbet' produces medium-sized berries with a sweet, mildly tangy flavor. The fruit ripens in mid-summer and is excellent for fresh eating, baking, and preserving.

The fruit is most often used in the following ways:
- Fresh Eating
- Baking
- Smoothies
- Preserves
- Freezing

Features & Attributes:
Blueberry 'Peach Sorbet' is as ornamental as it is productive, with multicolored foliage that shifts through the seasons. In early spring, it produces clusters of delicate white, bell-shaped flowers that attract pollinators, followed by sweet blueberries in summer. Its compact, mounded shape makes it a fantastic choice for patio containers and decorative gardens.

This is a deciduous shrub with a naturally compact growth habit. It is self-pollinating but benefits from being planted near another blueberry variety for increased yields.

Aside from its primary use as an edible, Blueberry 'Peach Sorbet' is suitable for the following landscape applications:
- Edible Hedges
- Container Growing
- Home Gardens
- Ornamental Landscaping
Planting & Growing:
Blueberry 'Peach Sorbet' will grow to be about 2-3 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 2-3 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1-2 feet from the ground. It grows at a moderate rate and, under ideal conditions, can be expected to live for 30 years or more.

This shrub thrives in full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. It requires consistent moisture, particularly during fruit development, and benefits from an annual layer of mulch to retain soil moisture and regulate temperature. Light pruning after fruiting helps maintain its shape and productivity.
Additional Characteristics:
- Mid-Season Ripening
- Self-Pollinating (Improved Yields with Cross-Pollination)
- Compact, Dwarf Growth Habit
- Multicolored Foliage for Year-Round Interest
- High-Yielding