Blueberry Leaves Turning Red or Brown

Red, purple or brown blueberry foliage can have very different meanings depending on season and pattern.

Blueberries have unusual soil needs

Blueberries prefer acidic root-zone conditions. Soil or irrigation-water chemistry that is acceptable for many landscape plants can create nutrient-availability problems for blueberries.

Check moisture and salts

Review drainage, irrigation consistency and water quality. Browning leaf edges can occur with root or salt stress.

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