| Common Names |
Sweetcrisp Blueberry |
| Family |
Ericaceae (Heath Family) |
| Origin |
Southeastern U.S. (Florida breeding program) |
| Plant Type |
Fruiting Shrub |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Food Forest Layer |
Shrub / Understory Layer |
| Mature Size |
4–5 ft tall and wide |
| Light |
Full Sun |
| Water Needs |
Moderate |
| Harvest Season |
Late Spring to Early Summer |
| Time to Fruit |
1–2 years from planting |
| Self-Fertile |
Yes, but better yields with cross-pollination |
| Growth Rate |
Moderate |
| Zones |
USDA Zones 7–10, with frost protection in Zone 7 |
| Florida Native |
No (adapted for Florida growing conditions) |
| Propagation |
Cuttings, Tissue Culture |
| Seasonal Characteristics |
Deciduous; white flowers in spring, red foliage in fall |
