Are blueberries invasive? I want to plant some along my back fence but I don't want bushes popping up on the neighbor's side.
No, they are a bush and do not spread like Raspberry and Blackberries which are vines. You might have some extra plants if a berry falls on their property and the seeds sprout, but that would be taken care of when the lawn is mowed. By the way, Welcome to GardenStew, please post an intro of yourself in the Welcome to GardenStew forum. Looking forward to finding out more about you, your garden or plans for a garden.
No blueberries are not invasive but as Hank says they are addictive as they make wonderful muffins and pies. Welcome to our forums. :-D
You'll love growing blueberries. They are very easy to grow and fairly pest free. The only problem may be when the berries are ripe and your neighbors hand gets stuck in the fence! 8)
Thanks for the replies. I posted an intro today. I like the blueberry idea more and more, although I may not get to it this year with so much digging involved to remove the current roses and bulbs in that space, and I can't help my husband much since I'm nearly 7 months pregnant. I should be able to fit six bushes. Maybe I can at least get two planted in the center this year and do the others next year. The center of the garden space needs the least prep work and doesn't require digging out the roses at each end. I wish blueberries didn't take a couple years to bear fruit! But I think it will be worth the wait.
I have never seen a blueberry grow.I thougt they grew like grapes.Now I really feel stupid.I do love the fruit from the tree or bush
I'm planning on some highbush blueberries on my south side to make a bit of greenery between me and my neighbor with fruit as a side-benefit. They are one of the few things I can find that will like the acidity of the soil from my firs, so they should do okay. I'm wondering the best way to keep the birds from getting all the berries already... netting? Let us know how it goes with yours!
Netting over the bushes is the standard way I believe. All the gardening catalogs that sell blueberry bushes also sell the netting, but I think a few yards of Tulle from the fabric store might work just as well...at least that is what I have been told.
I bought the white netting from WalMart material dept for the grapes when the birds and bees were eating them and I wanted some for jelly. It worked okay. It is probably not as strong as netting. I bought some netting at a yard sale and this week cut some off the end and put it over my hosta roots to keep the cats from digging them. Those cats always look for a soft place to dig. Dooley
I have used black garden netting before over sprouting beans - the birds were digging them up. I think I got it at WalMart or Target in the gardening center. I would guess that other chain stores with garden centers like K-Mart or Home Depot should also carry it. It's definitely stronger than tulle. Also I like black better than white in my landscape.
blue berries............. Wish mine were invasive...... Actually mine are so bitter and not the good tasters that others have. Anyone know why? THey been same size for 10 years. Thanks.......... barb
Re: blue berries............. Barb, Possibly your soil is not acidic enough, that would cause small, bitter fruit. Have you soil checked, the soil ph must be between 4-4.5 and have 4-7 percent organic matter. http://www.pickyourown.org/blueberries.htm scroll down and click on Growing Blueberries in the Home Garden.
blue berries Thanks ......... I wil have to take control. I froze the berries and eat them for a snack when I have a desire for food. Ole mom nature has so many rules , I cant keep up. barb
