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Pruning Blueberries in the Home Garden

Growing blueberries in the home garden can be very rewarding. Fresh, ripe blueberries are delightful especially when picked straight off the bush. They are also very healthful, containing very high levels of antioxidants and other beneficial compounds. Blueberry bushes also offer some aesthetic benefits in the landscape with attractive flowers during bloom and showy foliage color in the fall.

Once established blueberries are relatively easy to maintain. There are fewer pests and diseases that attack blueberry bushes compared to some other fruit crops. Pruning may be the most significant management task involved in successful blueberry culture. This fact sheet is intended to help home fruit growers gain a better understanding of the principles of pruning blueberry bushes.

Author: 
S. Schloemann
Last Updated: 
September 2012