VACCINIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM / LOWBUSH BLUEBERRY

VACCINIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM / LOWBUSH BLUEBERRY

A Native Shrub with Edible Berries and Ecological Benefits

Vaccinium angustifolium, commonly known as Lowbush Blueberry, is a native deciduous shrub prized for its sweet, edible berries, delicate white to pink flowers, and brilliant fall foliage. Thriving in full sun with acidic, well-drained soils, Lowbush Blueberry is ideal for edible gardens, naturalized landscapes, and pollinator-friendly plantings. Its tasty fruit, wildlife value, and seasonal interest make it a versatile native shrub.

Why Choose Lowbush Blueberry?

Edible Berries: Produces sweet, flavorful blueberries in mid to late summer.
Pollinator Friendly: Flowers attract bees and other beneficial insects.
Wildlife Friendly: Berries provide food for birds and small mammals.
Low Maintenance: Hardy, resilient, and well-suited to native landscapes.

Key Features:

Foliage Color: Medium green leaves turning reddish-orange in fall.
Flower Color: Small white to pink bell-shaped flowers in spring.
Fruit: Dark blue edible berries in mid to late summer.
Height and Spread: Typically grows 6–18 inches tall and spreads 1–3 feet wide.
Hardiness: Hardy to USDA Zones 3–7.
Sunlight: Prefers full sun.
Soil Requirements: Acidic, well-drained soils; tolerates sandy or loamy soils.

Specifications:

Plant Size: 6–18 inches tall, 1–3 feet wide.
Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading deciduous shrub.
Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–7.
Flowering/Fruiting: Flowers in spring; berries in mid to late summer.
Fall Interest: Leaves turn reddish-orange.

Ideal Uses:

Edible Gardens: Harvest berries for fresh eating, jams, pies, and preserves.
Pollinator Gardens: Flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Naturalized Landscapes: Ideal for meadows, woodland edges, and low-maintenance native plantings.
Wildlife Plantings: Provides berries and cover for birds and small mammals.

Lowbush Blueberry is a hardy and ecologically valuable native shrub. Its edible fruit, seasonal color, and pollinator benefits make it an excellent choice for edible gardens, naturalized landscapes, and wildlife-friendly plantings.