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Star Blueberry (Early Harvest)
Star Blueberry (Early Harvest)
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Star Blueberry is an early southern highbush cultivar with an upright-spreading habit. It produces large to very large berries with good color and flavor and medium firmness.
- Botanical name: Vaccinium hybrid 'Star'
- Plant type: Southern highbush blueberry
- USDA zones: 8–10
- Chill requirement: Approximately 400–500 hours
- Harvest: Early season
- Mature habit: Moderately vigorous and upright-spreading; approximately 6–7 feet tall with suitable care
- Fruit: Large to very large berries with good flavor and medium firmness
- Pollination: Planting another compatible southern highbush cultivar nearby can improve fruit set
- Shipment: Ships as a dormant bare-root plant when seasonally available
Growing Star Blueberry
Choose a sunny site with acidic, well-drained soil and maintain even moisture. Star blooms early enough that flower protection may be needed during late freezes. Its berries may split during wet ripening weather, so consistent irrigation and good drainage are important.
For planting and care details, see our blueberry growing guide. Compare cultivars in our Berry, Vine & Crowns Characteristics Chart.
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