Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum)
Family: Ericaceae
Native to North America, Vaccinium corymbosum is the most common blueberry species in cultivation. Several varieties have been bred for commercial production. Strictly a temperate crop, fresh blueberries are now shipped worldwide. They are eaten fresh or used to flavor many different kinds of foods.
Tags:
fruit, shrub, sun
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Cultivation: Medium-sized to large shrub for USDA hardiness zones 3 to 8. Grows best in partial to full sun with moderate to high moisture.
Size: Reaches 8' to 12' (2.4 m to 3.7 m) tall with a spread of 6' to 10' (1.8 m to 3 m).
Flowering: Blooms from late spring through early summer.
Fruiting: Bears fruit in mid-summer.
Propagation methods: cuttings, layering.
Size: Reaches 8' to 12' (2.4 m to 3.7 m) tall with a spread of 6' to 10' (1.8 m to 3 m).
Flowering: Blooms from late spring through early summer.
Fruiting: Bears fruit in mid-summer.
Propagation methods: cuttings, layering.