My Edible Fruit Trees: Blueberry Trees WA

Blueberry - Blue Rose (Cutting)

Comments: -

Came cheap from Bunnings. Not certain if it will get enough chill in Perth, but worth a shot anyway.

Planted: 2009

Height 0.15 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Question:

What is the chill requirement for 'blue rose'?!

Blueberry - Brigitte (Seedling)

Comments: - Planted mid December and growing very well with lots of new branches. Have put a cone trellis over the top to prevent the wind from tearing its thin little branches off.

Planted: 2009

Height 0.3 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: Self Pollination

Organic Status:Organic

Blueberry - Denise

Comments: -

Root: highbush

Deciduous, medium sun

Blueberry - Denise (Seedling)

Pollination: Self Pollination

Blueberry - Nellie Kelly (Seedling)

Height 20 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: No

Organic Status:Organic

Blueberry - Nellie Kelly (Cutting)

Comments: -

New plant purchased via mail order in 2009. Large quantity of cow manure added to sandy soil  sodium bentonite (clay, stock feed) for moisture/prevent water repellency. Pine needle mulch flowers of sulphur to decrease soil pH (Blueberries like acid soils).

Note blueberries will prefer some shelter from sun- particularly in warmer climates (e.g. Perth).

Update 2012 blueberries continue to do well- particularly Misty Blue and Nelly Kelly

Planted: 2009

Height 10 Centimetres

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Pruned By: 25% in Autumn and Winter

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Azalea and camellia mix

When I Fertilise: Spring

Pest Control:

Nil

Blueberry - Nellie Kelly (Grafted) ^9/10

Comments: -

Fruiting Months October, November, December

Height 1 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 6

Fruit Harvest: 1 kilograms per Year

First Fruited: 12 Months from Purchase in Pot

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Blueberry - Nelly Kelly

Comments: -

In 580mm dia pots, planted in a mixture of 40% peat moss, 40% coir and 20% vermiculite (per best fruiting results in planting trials by a US university... found the details on the internet) - planted late 2008. (Using Ozmocote azalea fertiliser.)

Height 0.25 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 3

Pollination: No

Blueberry - Reveille

Comments: -

Didn't like the soil or position. All blueberries have now been planted in pots buried in the ground. Replaced this one with Climax

New plant purchased via mail order in 2009. Large quantity of cow manure added to sandy soil  sodium bentonite (clay, stock feed) for moisture/prevent water repellency. Pine needle mulch flowers of sulphur to decrease soil pH (Blueberries like acid soils).

Note blueberries will prefer some shelter from sun- particularly in warmer climates (e.g. Perth).

Height 10 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 2

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Pruned By: 25% in

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Azalea and camellia mix

When I Fertilise: Spring

Blueberry - Backyard Blue

Comments: -

First one died.

Pollination: No

Blueberry - Biloxi

Blueberry - Brightwell

Blueberry - Burst (PBR) ^7/10

Comments: - Haven't tried the berries yet but it is currently loaded with immature fruits. The bush seems hardy and is growing well, doesn't go deciduous either.

Fruiting Months January, July, August, September, October, November, December

Planted: 2014

Growing: In a Pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Water Given in: Autumn and Spring

Pollination: Cross Pollination

When I Fertilise: Yearly and Spring

Blueberry - Climax

Height 0.2 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 1

Sun/Shade: Full Sun

Water Given in: Spring

Pollination: No

Blueberry - Misty

Comments: -

In a 580mm dia pot, planted in a mixture of 40% peat moss, 40% coir and 20% vermiculite (per best fruiting results in planting trials by a US university... found the details on the internet) - planted late 2008.

Height 0.25 metres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 2

Pollination: No

Pest Control:

Blueberry - Misty

Blueberry - Misty (Cutting) ^9/10

Comments: - This variety seems to be more tolerant of our sandy soils here in WA - and I have found it performs the best in our heat and with the slightly limey bore water. It is a Californian bred variety so perhaps that is why. Fruits very well. I apply sulphur (sand-grain size) in late winter, to help keep an acid pH in the soil. Sometimes I use iron sulphate during the year also. We have one Sharpe Blue to assist with cross pollination and it prefers to be in a more shady spot, I have found I have trouble getting them to push vigorous new canes - to replace the old growth.
No Nitrates for blueberries - as they have limited nitrate reductase enzymes to break it down. I use ammonium forms - which are also acidifying, which is what blueberries like also.

Fruiting Months November

Planted: 2012

Height 1.5 metres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 3

First Fruited: 1 Years from purchase in pot

Sun/Shade: Medium Sun

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Balanced Acid lovers, little and often. Sulphur in spring and iron sulphate when needed.

Question: How can I force them to push new vigorous canes?

Blueberry - Misty (Cutting) ^8/10

Comments: -

Large quantity of cow manure added to sandy soil  sodium bentonite (clay, stock feed) for moisture/prevent water repellency. Pine needle mulch flowers of sulphur to decrease soil pH (Blueberries like acid soils).

Note blueberries will prefer some shelter from sun- particularly in warmer climates (e.g. Perth).

I have one in a half wine barrel which receives shade on the east side from an apricot and on the west side by an orange. The second one that was in a wine barrel was not sheltered on the east and didn't do as well. It's since been transferred to the side of the house (in what used to be----- or is still somewhat- the fernery)

Update 2012 blueberries continue to do well- particularly Misty Blue and Nelly Kelly

Planted: 2008

Height 50 Centimetres

Growing: In a Pot

Qty: 2

First Fruited: 5 Months from Purchase in Pot

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Pruned By: 25% in Autumn and Winter

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Azalea and camelea mix

When I Fertilise: Spring

Pest Control:

Nil

Blueberry - Misty (Cutting)

Comments: - Just planted this not long ago.  Will probably buy Sharpe as well when it is in stock.  Too early to tell if it will do well in my garden.  Will be updating later.

Blueberry - Misty

Blueberry - Sharpblue

Comments: -

In a 580mm dia pot, planted in a mixture of 40% peat moss, 40% coir and 20% vermiculite (per best fruiting results in planting trials by a US university... found the details on the internet) - planted late 2008.

Planted: 2008

Qty: 1

Pollination: No

Blueberry - Sharpblue ^6/10

Comments: -

Large quantity of cow manure added to sandy soil  sodium bentonite (clay, stock feed) for moisture/prevent water repellency. Pine needle mulch flowers of sulphur to decrease soil pH (Blueberries like acid soils).

Note blueberries will prefer some shelter from sun- particularly in warmer climates (e.g. Perth).

Planted at the same time as my Misty blue plants- hasn't grown as well or fruited as heavily

Height 30 Centimetres

Growing: In the Ground

Qty: 1

First Fruited: 5 Months from Purchase in Pot

Sun/Shade: Low Sun

Pruned By: 20% in Autumn and Winter

Pollination: Self Pollination

Fertiliser or Organics Used: Azalea and camellia mix

When I Fertilise: Spring

Blueberry - Sharpblue