Vaccinium corymbosum

Scientific name: Vaccinium corymbosum

Common name: highbush blueberry

Family name: Ericaceae

Useful cultivars and selections:  ‘Patriot’ ‘Jersey’ ‘Jubilee’ ‘Blue Moon’

USDA Hardiness Zone:  5 to 8

Mature height and spread:  Height: 5.00 to 8.00 feet; Spread: 5.00 to 8.00 feet

Form: upright, deciduous shrub

Water use: Medium to wet

Soil requirements: organically rich, medium to wet, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade

Leaf arrangement:  simple, small leaves, narrowly ovate

Flower/cone/fruit description(s): sprays of small bell or urn shape, white pink; juicy, edible blueberries

Limitations:  tolerate clay soils

Fall colour:  showy, red or purple

Suitable uses:  excellent ornamental value

Quick ID description:  small leaves, narrowly ovate; simple; blueberry fruits

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