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Is this discoloration of the leaves of my blueberries normal. What is the best way to store the pots in the winter, is the garage okay?
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Asked September 18, 2026, 3:30 PM EDT
Is this discoloration of the leaves of my blueberries normal. What is the best way to store the pots in the winter, is the garage okay?
Macomb County Michigan
Expert Response
Hello Jennifer,
The blueberries don't look bad to me. The red coloration is just because we're entering the autumn.
You don't have to put the blueberries in the garage over the winter because they are cold hardy. If you do keep them in the garage you will have to water them. If you're worried about them getting too cold you could put the pots close to the house on the porch to overwinter that will still allow them to enter full dormancy without as much risk to winter minimum temperatures.
