Botanical profile
Vaccinium corymbosum
Latin name
Vaccinium corymbosum
Common name
Highbush blueberry
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Ericaceae
Vaccinium corymbosum, commonly known as highbush blueberry or giant blueberry, is a deciduous fruiting shrub with an upright, bushy habit, widely cultivated for the exceptional quality of its fruits and its ornamental value. In spring, it is covered with clusters of melliferous pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers, followed in summer by an abundant production of light to dark blue blueberries depending on the cultivars. The fruits are firm, juicy, and sweet, with varying acidity, offering a refreshing and aromatic flavor. Its glossy green foliage turns magnificent red, orange, or purple hues in the autumn. Adapted to cool climates, Vaccinium corymbosum requires acidic soil, rich in organic matter, and well-drained to ensure vigor, longevity, and optimal yield in the garden or home orchard.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameHighbush blueberry
Latin nameVaccinium corymbosum
FamilyEricaceae
TypeFruit shrub
Plant
description
description
Vaccinium corymbosum, commonly known as highbush blueberry or giant blueberry, is a deciduous fruiting shrub with an upright, bushy habit, widely cultivated for the exceptional quality of its fruits and its ornamental value. In spring, it is covered with clusters of melliferous pinkish-white bell-shaped flowers, followed in summer by an abundant production of light to dark blue blueberries depending on the cultivars. The fruits are firm, juicy, and sweet, with varying acidity, offering a refreshing and aromatic flavor. Its glossy green foliage turns magnificent red, orange, or purple hues in the autumn. Adapted to cool climates, Vaccinium corymbosum requires acidic soil, rich in organic matter, and well-drained to ensure vigor, longevity, and optimal yield in the garden or home orchard.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Acidic, rich in organic matter, well-drained
Watering
Moderate to regular, fresh soil required
Fertilization
Fertilizer for acid-loving plants in spring
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Bloom period
Spring
Flower colorWhite pink
Foliage colorDark green
Habit / shape
Bushy
Fruiting
Light blue to dark blue blueberries, firm, juicy, sweet and tart flavor
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height2 m (6.5 ft)
Spread4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 4
Minimum temperature-30°C
Foliage typeObsolete
ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
PollinatorsSupports pollinators
PetsPet friendly
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Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
