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Lowbush Blueberry

Vaccinium Angustifolium

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Overview

The Lowbush Blueberry, Vaccinium angustifolium, thrives in USDA zones 2-6, enjoying acidic, well-drained soil. A hardy, deciduous groundcover, it matures to 1-2 feet high and 2-4 feet wide, featuring dainty white or pink-tinged spring flowers and vibrant red fall foliage. Its sweet, edible berries attract wildlife, making it a delightful choice for native gardens or as an underplanting. Full sun to partial shade ensures a bountiful harvest.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 2–8Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — making it a delightful choice for native gardens or as an underplanting; featuring dainty white or, image 63

Culture

Sun: Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 2–8

Shape & size

Mature height: 2–3 Ft.
Mature width: 3–4 Ft.

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Ericaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — promoting biodiversity in the garden

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — exhibiting a preference for full to partial sun exposure and acidic; this species thrives in USDA hardiness zones

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — it matures to 1-2 feet high and 2-4 feet wide; well-draining soils.<br><br>Mature specimens typically reach

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — well-draining soils.<br><br>Mature specimens typically reach heights of 6 to 24 inches; bell-shaped flowers in

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — This species thrives in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 6; it matures to 1-2 feet high and 2-4 feet wide

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — scientifically named Vaccinium angustifolium; which achieve a subtle yet alluring contrast against the backdrop

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — it matures to 1-2 feet high and 2-4 feet wide

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — shrub with white blooms

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — creating a captivating display in any garden.<br><br>During the spring

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — is a hardy and versatile deciduous shrub native to northeastern North America; and even container

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — making it a delightful choice for native gardens or as an underplanting; featuring dainty white or pink-tinged

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — with a similar spread of 12 to 36 inches; its manageable size and spreading nature make it an excellent choice

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — featuring dainty white or pink-tinged spring flowers and vibrant red fall foliage; these flowers eventually give

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — and even container gardening.<br><br>Given its numerous attributes; offering a dual-purpose benefit of both

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — Vaccinium angustifolium is a robust addition that will provide visual interest; white flowers in the garden

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — shrub with white blooms; edible berries by midsummer

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — Its manageable size and spreading nature make it an excellent choice for mass plantings

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — creating a captivating display in any garden.<br><br>During the spring, image 44

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — it matures to 1-2 feet high and 2-4 feet wide; well-draining soils.<br><br>Mature specimens typically, image 60

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — and even container gardening.<br><br>Given its numerous attributes

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — bell-shaped flowers in hues of white and pale pink; promoting biodiversity in the garden

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — featuring dainty white or pink-tinged spring flowers and vibrant red fall foliage; these flowers, image 61

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — Vaccinium angustifolium is a robust addition that will provide visual interest

Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Angustifolium) — which achieve a subtle yet alluring contrast against the backdrop of green leaves; shrub for half

Photographs by 10 contributors

Ayotte, Gilles, 1948-, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Corwinhee, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Jarek Tuszyński, CC BY 4.0 · source
Alex Abair, CC BY 4.0 · source
Superior National Forest, CC BY 2.0 · source
Paxson Woelber, CC BY 2.0 · source
F ASTILY, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Ryan Hodnett, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Σ64, CC BY 3.0 · source
Nicholas A. Tonelli from Northeast Pennsylvania, CC BY 2.0 · source

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