Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum)
Highbush Blueberry is a deciduous shrub that may grow 8 to 15 feet in height. The leaves are alternate with a smooth or toothed margin and fuzzy underside. The bark is gray-brown to reddish brown and very shreddy. In early spring, small, white, bell-shaped flowers mature in clusters. The shrub produces a dark blue berry that matures in mid to late summer.
WildlifeHost plant for the Brown Elfin butterfly. Adult butterflies nectar from the blooms. Fruits are eaten by songbirds, small mammals, ruffed grouse, wild turkeys, and black bears.
| Plant Type |
Shrub |
| Leaf Type |
Deciduous |
| Deer Resistance |
Moderate |
| Regions |
Piedmont, Coastal Plain |
| Light |
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade |
| Soil |
Moist |
| Bloom Times |
Early Spring, Spring |
| Seed Times |
Late Summer |
| Wildlife Value |
Fleshy Fruit, Butterfly/Insect Nectar, Butterfly Larvae Host |
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