Highbush Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum
Ericaceae
The primary native species from which many cultivated blueberries were developed, highbush blueberries are taller than most native blueberry species, with reddish twigs, excellent fall color (typically a bright, striking red), loads of showy white flowers (April-June) and lots of edible blueberries in midsummer. A multi-stemmed shrub, they can be found naturally in many woodlands, from dry, rocky upland oak woods to swampy lowlands, and can even be grown in full sun, although this species does have a strong preference for acid soil. Deer and rabbits are both fond of the leaves and young stems of this plant, and the blueberries (although delicious to humans) are a favorite of many types of wildlife, most notably catbirds. The flowers are of special value to native bumblebees, according to the Xerxes society, and this is also the primary species from which honeybees produce blueberry honey. Highbush blueberry's high wildlife value, adaptability, attractiveness in all seasons, tolerance of pruning, and production of edible fruit make it a favorite for native landscaping/strong>.
6-12 foot tall
Plant Hardiness Zones:
3a-9b
Shrub
Native Range: ME south to FL, west to TX and north to WI. Native in Canada in ON, QC, NL, NB, PE, NS.
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