Biloxi Blueberry

Botanical Name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Biloxi'
Common Names: Biloxi Blueberry, Low-Chill Blueberry

Biloxi is a low-chill southern highbush blueberry that produces heavy crops of sweet, plump berries early in the season. It thrives in warm climates where traditional blueberries struggle, making it a reliable pick for suburban backyards. The compact shrub stays evergreen or semi-deciduous in mild winters and handles heat far better than northern varieties.

Features:

Ideal prune height range: 1.2-1.8m

pH growing conditions: 4.5 to 5.5

Shade or full sun: Full sun to morning sun with afternoon shade in hot summers

Minimum pot year 5: 45-60L pot

Time to fruit age: 1-2 years

Biloxi bushes grow into dynamic, erect shrubs with glossy foliage and soft white spring blooms. Crisp light-blue fruit follows, ripening early in the season with a second smaller crop often appearing later in warm conditions. Roots are shallow and require acidic, free-draining soil rich in organic matter to prevent rot.

Interesting Notes:
Biloxi needs zero to low chill hours (around 150 hours), making it one of the few varieties that fruits freely in sub-tropical and low-chill areas.

While self-fertile, cross-pollinating with another southern highbush like Sunshine Blue or Misty boosts berry yield and size.

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