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Highbush Blueberry

Vaccinium Corymbosum

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Overview

The Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is an upright, deciduous shrub standing at 6-12 feet tall. Renowned for its clusters of small, bell-shaped spring flowers and fiery fall foliage, it produces an abundant crop of sweet blueberries in summer. Ideal for zones 3-8, it thrives in full sun to part shade with well-draining, acidic soil. A wildlife attractant, it's perfect for edible landscapes and requires cross-pollination for optimal fruiting.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 8–10Type ShrubClimate Mediterranean

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — For successful cultivation; shrub with white blooms, image 82

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — Ideal for zones 3-8, it thrives in full sun to part shade with well-draining, acidic soil

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — bell-shaped spring flowers and fiery fall foliage; which gracefully hang from the branches, image 90

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — scientifically dubbed Vaccinium corymbosum; this hardy shrub is cold-tolerant

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — This hardy shrub is cold-tolerant; scientifically dubbed Vaccinium corymbosum, image 83

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — shrub for half; and can benefit from mulching to retain soil moisture and protect its shallow root, image 66

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — The plump fruits are not only a treat for the palate but also attract various bird species; standing at, image 58

Culture

Sun: Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 8–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Shrub
Family: Ericaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — For successful cultivation; shrub with white blooms, image 82

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — Ideal for zones 3-8, it thrives in full sun to part shade with well-draining, acidic soil

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — bell-shaped spring flowers and fiery fall foliage; which gracefully hang from the branches, image 90

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — scientifically dubbed Vaccinium corymbosum; this hardy shrub is cold-tolerant

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — This hardy shrub is cold-tolerant; scientifically dubbed Vaccinium corymbosum, image 83

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — shrub for half; and can benefit from mulching to retain soil moisture and protect its shallow root, image 66

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — The plump fruits are not only a treat for the palate but also attract various bird species; standing at, image 58

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — Highbush Blueberry is adorned with delicate white or pink-tinged bell-shaped flowers; the Highbush, image 76

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — offering an extended season of color; the plump fruits are not only a treat for the palate but also, image 103

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — white flowers in the garden; a wildlife attractant, it's perfect for edible landscapes and requires

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — shrub for half; and can benefit from mulching to retain soil moisture and protect its shallow root, image 88

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — For successful cultivation; shrub with white blooms, image 104

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — it produces an abundant crop of sweet blueberries in summer; adapting to USDA hardiness zones 3 through, image 69

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — which gracefully hang from the branches; this deciduous shrub exhibits a graceful, image 55

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — and can benefit from mulching to retain soil moisture and protect its shallow root system.<br><br><br>; white

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — which gracefully hang from the branches

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — upright habit that provides structure and interest throughout the seasons.<br><br>During spring; for successful

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — A wildlife attractant, it's perfect for edible landscapes and requires cross-pollination for optimal, image 93

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — A wildlife attractant, it's perfect for edible landscapes and requires cross-pollination for optimal, image 71

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — scientifically dubbed Vaccinium corymbosum; this hardy shrub is cold-tolerant, image 94

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — this deciduous shrub exhibits a graceful

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — The Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) is an upright, deciduous shrub standing at 6-12 feet tall

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — Standing at an impressive height of 6 to 12 feet with a similar spread; bell-shaped spring flowers and, image 73

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium Corymbosum) — and can benefit from mulching to retain soil moisture and protect its shallow root system.<br><br><br>

Photographs by 14 contributors

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Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Ryjil Christianson, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
小石川人晃, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
David J. Stang, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
GT1976, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Ayotte, Gilles, 1948-, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source
Green Yoshi, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
Opioła Jerzy (Poland), CC BY 2.5 · source
Aw58, CC BY 4.0 · source
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