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Alex S. starts with ... Hi, I was wondering if any one could give me any advice on pruning my 'Sunshine Blue' Blueberry. Ive had it for about 4 months now and and its doubled in height and foliage. From what I understand its an evergreen variety and it will not lose its leaves in our mild climate(SW Brisbane suburbs). Pruning during the first few years is meant to only include removing twiggy and lateral growth, right? So could anyone provide me with any advice on whether or not my plant needs pruning. I wasnt sure if I should remove the lowest, almost horizontal growth as to its such a young plant. Any advice would be much appreciated. By the way Ive been removing many flower clusters (about 25 at least) for the last few weeks, with many more looking likely to emerge. How long should I keep doing this to give it a good start? (Note: the two closeups are of the lowest branches) Also does anyone know how much and where you can buy 'Sharpblue' blueberries in Brisbane and surroundings? Thanks Alex
| About the Author Alex S1 Goodna, QLD 31st May 2009 2:58pm #UserID: 1556 Posts: 7 View All Alex S1's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Correy says... Hi Alex, Blueberries love pruning and you really should get in and do it in winter or early spring. This increases yield. I personally prefer not to take off the flowers with blueberries because it is fun to get fruit from them when they are young at the expense of a bit of branch growth. However if you are gearing up for a big bushy tree in a few years then you are doing the right thing. Here is a link to a great article on blueberries: http://www.daleysfruit.com.au/newsletter/march2002.htm Down the bottom of our Blueberry Plant page are also some great tips. | About the Author Correy Woolloongabba, QLD 1st June 2009 9:26am #UserID: 3 Posts: 493 View All Correy's Edible Fruit Trees |
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Julie 1 says... I have Sharpe blue, Misty and Blueberry Burst. All seem to be evergreen in my mild winters. But the Misty and S. Blue lost a lot of leaves last summer in extremely hot weather, before I had the chance to re-pot into larger pots. They were fairly root-bound when I bought them, so I think they dried out a bit. They are now fruiting well and have grown more leaves, but at the ends of the branches, not (like the pics above) all along the branches. If this were any other shrub, I would prune the branches back after fruiting, but not sure what is the right thing to do with blueberries. Advice wanted please! | About the Author Julie Roleystone WA 9th October 2014 7:38pm #UserID: 154 Posts: 1842 View All Julie's Edible Fruit Trees |
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