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Legacy Blueberry

2 Gallon
$79.00
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Legacy Blueberry

Blueberry 'Legacy', Northern Highbush

Late Season Flavor Champion • Exceptionally Sweet & Firm • Vigorous & Reliable

$79.00

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Description

Legacy Blueberry is the late-season gem that brings the fresh blueberry harvest to a spectacular close. Renowned for its exceptional, sweet flavor and large, firm berries, this vigorous Southern highbush variety ensures your berry season lasts as long as possible, all while offering beautiful semi-evergreen foliage.

  • A prized late-season Southern highbush that extends the harvest into late summer, often ripening after most other varieties have finished.

  • Consistently produces large, firm, light blue berries with a thick bloom and a flavor rated as one of the best—intensely sweet with perfect acidity.

  • A vigorous but slow-growing shrub that forms a strong, productive framework over time.

  • Semi-evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and turns attractive shades of red and orange in fall.

  • Excellent disease resistance and adaptability make it a reliable choice for Bay Area gardens.

  • Berries have outstanding shelf life and handle well, making them great for fresh markets and home gardeners alike.

Flavor Profile:

  • Flavor: Complex and outstandingly sweet with a hint of tartness that balances the flavor perfectly. Often described as rich and aromatic.

  • Texture: Very firm and crisp, holding up exceptionally well.

  • Best Uses: A premier fresh-eating berry for the late season. Also superb for all culinary uses where its top-tier flavor is preserved.

Quick Facts

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  • Mature height: 4-6 ft.
  • Mature spread: 4-6 ft.
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade

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  • Features:Foliage: Long-oval, smooth, leathery-textured leaves are medium green with a lighter underside, turning brilliant shades of orange and red in fall.Flowers: Urn-shaped, pinkish-white flowers in spring; self-pollinating but benefits from cross-pollination.Fruit: Large, light blue berries with a heavy dusting of protective bloom (powdery coating). The firm fruit is known for an exceptional sweet flavor with balanced acidity and aromatic notes, considered one of the best-tasting varieties.Habit: Semi-evergreen, upright shrub with strong, vigorous growth and high yields.
  • Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
  • Key Advantages:Exceptional, sweet flavor rated among the best.High yields and vigorous growth.Excellent ornamental value with spring flowers, summer fruit, and brilliant fall foliage.Self-pollinating
  • Landscape Uses:Edible landscape specimen or hedge.Dedicated fruit garden.Ornamental shrub for multi-season interest
  • Care Requirements:Pruning: At planting, prune branches back by about half. No major pruning needed for the first 3 years. Thereafter, prune annually during dormancy to remove dead wood and open up the canopy for better light penetration and air circulation.

Faqs

  • Q: When does Legacy ripen in the Bay Area?A: As a late-season variety, it typically ripens from mid-July through August, or even into September, depending on your specific microclimate.
  • Q: Is it worth the wait compared to early varieties?A: Absolutely. Its flavor is often considered superior to many early varieties, and it provides fresh berries when few other bushes are still producing. It‘s the perfect way to extend your harvest.
  • Q: Does its slow growth mean low yields?A: Not at all. Once established (which takes a bit longer), it is a very heavy and reliable producer. The slow growth contributes to its strong, sturdy cane structure.

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San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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