Vaccinium corymbosum 'Herbert' ~ Herbert Blueberry tropical paradise IMAGE: Photo by David J

IMAGE: Photo by David J

IMAGE: Photos by Bill Barber

The flower buds puff up like balloons before opening to large violet blue flowers that bloom throughout summer

attractive blue-green foliage

These fruits are extra rich with a complex flavor similar to berries and honey with a hint of cotton candy

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Herbert' ~ Herbert Blueberry tropical paradise IMAGE: Photo by David JHerbert Blueberry is a bushy deciduous shrub with a strong yield of large and plump sweetly tart blue berries that ripen mid season. The deep green elliptical foliage on red stems turns red in fall. Grows best with full sun and rich, moist acidic well drained soils. Herbert is self pollinating and disease resistant with a chill requirement of 500 600 hours. Type: Shrub Origins: East N. America; GA Native Height: 5' 6' Spread: 3 4' Spacing: 4' USDA