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Blueberry 'Splendid'

3-Gallon

Height: 4-6 feet tall.
Spread: 3-4 feet.
Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade.
Hardiness Zone: 4a.
Other Names: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Splendid'

Description:
A premium northern highbush blueberry variety known for its large, sweet berries and excellent cold hardiness. 'Splendid' produces an abundant crop of firm, flavorful fruit in mid to late summer, making it an excellent choice for home gardens and edible landscapes. With its attractive foliage and high yields, this variety is both productive and ornamental.

Edible Qualities:
Blueberry 'Splendid' is valued for its large, plump berries with a well-balanced sweetness and a hint of tartness. The fruit holds well on the bush, allowing for an extended harvest period.

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

Features & Attributes:
Blueberry 'Splendid' showcases lush green foliage throughout the growing season, transitioning to brilliant shades of red and orange in the fall. In spring, it produces clusters of delicate white, bell-shaped flowers that attract pollinators. Its mid to late-season berries are large, firm, and easy to pick.

This is a deciduous shrub with an upright, spreading 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 'Splendid' is suitable for the following landscape applications:
- Edible Hedges
- Home Gardens
- Wildlife Gardens

Planting & Growing:
Blueberry 'Splendid' will grow to be about 4-6 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 3-4 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 1-2 feet from the ground. It grows at a medium 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 to Late Season Ripening
- Self-Pollinating (Improved Yields with Cross-Pollination)
- Large, High-Quality Berries
- Cold Hardy
- Excellent Fall Foliage Color