Vaccinium corymbosum 'Earliblue'
Highbush Blueberry
- Extremely hardy and a little denser and shorter than most selections
- White, bell-shaped, fragrant flowers bloom at least a week earlier than most other blueberries
- Large, light blue, sweet berries
- Very early harvest in late July
Border or Bed
Edible
Fragrant
Garden
Full Sun
Spring
Attracts Pollinators
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Prefers acidic, organically rich, moist, well-drained soil. Cross-pollination from more than one variety will yield a better crop. Pruning can be done as needed in late winter. Fertilize in the spring with a fertilizer made for acid loving plants, do not fertilize in the first year.
Height: 4-5 ft
Spread: 4-5 ft
Bloom Color: White
Zone: 4-8
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Fall Color
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Fragrant
- Edible
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage):
- Spring Bloomer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
Genus Overview: Vaccinium
Common Name: Highbush Blueberry
Upright deciduous shrub with dark green, ovate to elliptic leaves and bright coppery-red fall color. Loose clusters of white, urn-shaped flowers bloom in spring. Round, sweet berries are dark blue to purple with a dull, blue-gray bloom on their surface. Great as an ornamental shrub in borders or open woodlands or grown specifically for their fruit.