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Vaccinium angustifolium

Lowbush Blueberry


Photo Courtesy of Prides Corner Farm

  • Native
  • Sweet dark blue berries mid to late summer
  • White flowers in May
  • Dark green leaves turn reddish-bronze in the fall
Border or Bed
Border or Bed
Edible
Edible
Native
Native
Full Sun
Full Sun
Spring
Spring
Attracts Songbirds
Attracts Songbirds
Average Water
Average Water



Interesting Notes about Lowbush Blueberry:

This native blueberry produces sweet, dark blue berries from mid-to-late summer

Dainty white flowers cover the bush in May

Dark green leaves put on a magnificent autumn show as they transform to a reddish-bronze color


Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Thrives in full sun

Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer

Prune in late winter to remove old branches and thin to provide rejuvenation and good airflow for fruiting


Height: 6-24 in
Spread: 18-24 ft
Price Level 1: $29.99~#1
Bloom Color: Blue, White
Zone: 2-8
 

Additional Characteristics & Attributes:


Attributes:

  • Border or Bed
  • Native
  • Edible

Exposure:

  • Full Sun

Habit:

  • Upright

Foliage Color:

  • Dark Green
  • Red

Season of Interest (Flowering):

  • Spring

Season of Interest (Foliage):

  • Fall

Attracts Wildlife:

  • Attracts Songbirds

Soil Moisture:

  • Average Water
  • Moist, Well-Drained