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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