Legacy is a late-season blueberry released by the USDA in 1993 with a mix of northern and southern highbush parentage, giving it wide adaptability across many climates. It produces large crops of firm, medium to large light blue berries with an excellent sweet, rich flavor that ranks it among the best-tasting cultivars. The vigorous, upright bushes are semi-evergreen in mild climates and fully deciduous in colder ones. Legacy performs well in both northern and warmer regions, making it a versatile choice for a broad range of gardeners. Its combination of heavy yield, outstanding flavor and long fruiting period has made it a popular and highly regarded variety worldwide.
Flavor Profile
Rich, sweet and well-balanced, widely rated among the best-flavored of all highbush blueberries.
Visual Characteristics
Medium to large, firm, light blue berries on a tall, upright, vigorous bush that is semi-evergreen in mild climates.
Growing Tips
Adaptable to a wide range of climates; give it acidic soil and prune to sustain its heavy late-season crop.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Good overall disease tolerance in the field.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.