Vaccinium corymbosum

Latin name: Vaccinium corymbosum
Common Name:
Highbush blueberry
Plant type: Fruit shrub
Shape: Fruit shrub
Botanical family: Ericaceae

Description

Vaccinium corymbosum is the highbush blueberry, a species native to North America, cultivated for its sweet, juicy, antioxidant-rich fruits. It forms a medium-sized, upright deciduous shrub, highly decorative with its bright green foliage, white spring flowers, and orange-red fall color. It requires acidic, cool, and well-drained soil to thrive, and produces more in the presence of pollinating varieties.

Hardiness Zone: Zone 4

Exposure: Sun
Watering:
Regular watering
Fertilization: Acid-loving fertilizer in spring. Fertilize monthly or as directed on the bag. Not recommended – use Bionik rooting agent or ground bone.
Soil type: Acidic, rich, moist and well-drained
Minimum temperature: '-40°C

Foliage type: Obsolete
Foliage color:
Green

Height: 1.5 to 2 m (5 to 7 feet)
Width: 2 m (6.5 ft)
Growth rate: average

Animaux
Sans danger pour les animaux domestiques

Animaux

Pollinisateurs
Attire ou nourrit les insectes pollinisateurs

Pollinisateurs

Cerfs
Peu appétent ou toléré par les cerfs

Cerfs

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