IFAS Extension
Agriculture
Abstract
Pruning is an essential part of blueberry production and is used to help establish new plantings; promote postharvest growth of new foliage and fruiting wood; balance vegetative and reproductive growth; reduce disease and certain insect pressure; assist in harvesting efficiency; and promote new cane growth and plant longevity. The following is a discussion of pruning practices on southern highbush blueberry in Florida.
About this Publication
This document is HS1359, one of a series of the Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date March 2020. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication.
How to Cite
Phillips, D., & Williamson, J. (2020). Pruning Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida. EDIS, 2020(2). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-hs1359-2020
Authors
Douglas Phillips
staff
University of Florida
Extension specialist, blueberry Extension coordinator, Department of Horticultural Sciences, UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Wimauma, FL
Jeffrey Williamson
Specialist
University of Florida
professor (retired), UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences
Publication #HS1359
