Species: Vaccinium corymbosum
(vak-sin'i-um cor-im-boe'sum)
Highbush Blueberry
Found on Course Walks
None Listed
Map of plant locations
(Plant location data may be incomplete)
In Collection(s):
None Listed
Cultivars
Many cultivars have been selected for variation in fruit traits and plant growth habit. Listed below with abbreviated descriptions are some of the more common forms. To obtain efficient pollination, more than one variety should be planted.
'Aurora', 'Bluecrop', 'Blueray', 'Jersey', 'North Blue', 'North Blue', 'Patriot', 'Rubel', 'Sunshine Blue'Ornamental Characteristics
Shrub 4 to 8 feet
6' - 12' (spread 8' - 12')
Deciduous
spreading shrub
native to swampy soils
Environmental Characteristics
Full sun
4b
Requires acid (pH 5.0 to 7.0)
delicate white or pink-tinged flowers in May; sweet, edible blue berries; blue-green leaves turn yellow/bronze/orange/red in fall; twigs turn red in winter
Occasionally saturated or very wet soil; Consistently moist, well-drained soil
See graphic below
Insect Disease
many diseases though none serious
Bare Root Transplanting
Other
transplant B & B or from container, native to Eastern US.
Moisture Tolerance Graphic
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Moisture Tolerance
