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Vaccinium corymbosum

highbush blueberry

In addition to the edible berries that we all know and love, blueberries also provide beautiful, bell-shaped flowers in spring. Its vibrant red color in the fall makes it a great alternative to invasive burning bush. Excellent for pollinators and host to the frosted elfin butterfly.

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Height: 3-8 ft
Spread: 3-7 ft
Hardiness Zone: 3-8


Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
Species
Exposure
Sun
Part Shade
Soil Moisture
Wet
Average
Dry
Ecoregion
(84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
(82) Acadian Plains and Hills
(58) Northeastern Highlands
(83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
(59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
Fall Foliage
Summer Fruit
Spring Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Songbirds
Pollinator Powerhouse Plant
Other Pollinators/Wildlife
Host Plant
Attracts Bees
Tolerance
Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Drought Tolerant
Additional Attributes
Edible
Fragrant
Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
Specimen
Hedge/screening
Rain Garden
Massing
Attractive Fall Foliage and/or Ornamental Fruit
Blue Fruit


North American Distribution


highbush blueberry - Vaccinium corymbosum from Native Plant Trust
highbush blueberry - Vaccinium corymbosum from Native Plant Trust
highbush blueberry - Vaccinium corymbosum from Native Plant Trust
highbush blueberry - Vaccinium corymbosum from Native Plant Trust
highbush blueberry - Vaccinium corymbosum from Native Plant Trust