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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 4
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate to regular, fresh soil required
Fertilization
Fertilizer for acid-loving plants in spring
Soil type
Acidic, rich in organic matter, well-drained
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Spring
Flower color
White pink
Fruiting
Light blue to dark blue blueberries, firm, juicy, sweet and tart flavor
Foliage color
Dark green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Bushy
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
2 m (6.5 ft)
Width
4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Vegetable garden and yield

Companion planting, spacing and harvest

Fruit tree type
Sweet Giant Blueberry
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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