Blueberry, St. Cloud

Introduced in 1990. Plants have a more upright growth habit than Northblue, Northsky, and Northcountry. St. Cloud grows to about 4 feet tall and 3-4 feet in diameter. Mature plants have averaged 7 pounds of fruit over the last 6 years in south-central Minnesota. St. Cloud ripens 4-6 days earlier than Northblue. The fruit size is about 3/4 as large as that of Northblue. Flavor and firmness is superior to Northblue and similar to Northcountry. Shown to be a reliable choice for home use in Zone 3, but will produce larger yields in higher zones.