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Cross pollination #455125

Asked May 18, 2018, 11:01 PM EDT

Can blueberry plant cross pollinate with blackberries plant ? Would it make my blueberry plant give out a lot of blueberries ?

Harris County Texas

Expert Response

No, generally cross pollitation is limited to varieties of the same species.  In the case of blackberries (Rubus) and blueberries (Vaccinium), they are not even the same genus.  To improve set of blueberry bushes, you need other varieties of blueberries that bloom at the same time as the varieties you already have.
Jim Kamas Replied May 22, 2018, 9:35 AM EDT
Thank you for you honest answer. 
The Question Asker Replied May 22, 2018, 9:42 PM EDT
Thank you very much for your answer. 
The Question Asker Replied May 30, 2018, 7:37 AM EDT

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