Removal of the flowers will maximize vegetative growth and increase yields in later years. Blueberry plants should come into full production by the fifth or sixth year. Gardeners can expect to harvest 5 to 10 pounds of fruit per plant from mature highbush blueberries. Half-high blueberries generally produce 1 to 3 pounds per plant. Blueberries don't have to be relegated to the backyard garden.
Blueberries are also attractive ornamental shrubs.
Plants produce white to pink, urn-shaped flowers in the spring. They also produce excellent fall leaf color. The fall foliage consists of shades of yellow, orange, and red. Iowa State University , Ames, Iowa. This information subject to a usage policy .