How to prune legacy blueberry

Late winter to early spring while dormant, before buds swell. Remove any canes that are dead, diseased, or more than 6 years old at the base. Aim to keep 5–8 healthy canes of varying ages. Tip back tall canes to encourage lateral fruiting shoots and remove low, horizontal branches touching the ground.

Annually, every late winter. Legacy is a mid-season highbush blueberry that benefits from the same annual dormant pruning as other Vaccinium corymbosum cultivars. It is known for its upright, somewhat compact habit. Annual pruning removes old unproductive canes, opens the bush for airflow, and channels energy into larger, high-quality fruit on younger wood. Do not skip years — neglected bushes decline in productivity quickly.

Remove any canes that are dead, diseased, or more than 6 years old at the base. Aim to keep 5–8 healthy canes of varying ages. Tip back tall canes to encourage lateral fruiting shoots and remove low, horizontal branches touching the ground.