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This is a blueberry found mostly in the
Northeast. It is a deciduous, spreading shrub with
lance-shaped, glossy dark-green leaves, about 1 1/2 inches long.
Blueberries thrive in acid soil. White bell-shaped flowers are
followed by delicious, edible, dark blue berries. Usually grown for
it's sweet fruit, can also be utilized in a mixed shrub border or
woodland garden. |
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Family |
Ericaceae -- Heath |
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Genus |
Vaccinium L. -- blueberry P
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Species |
Vaccinium angustifolium Ait. --
lowbush blueberry P |
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Plant Category |
Perennial |
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Height |
1/2 ft to 2 ft |
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Width |
1/2 ft to 2 ft |
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Shape & Orientation |
Erect |
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Active Growth Period |
Spring and summer |
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Bloom Time |
Early summer |
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Growth Rate |
Moderate |
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Growth Form |
Multiple Stems |
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Flower Characteristics |
Single |
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Flower Color |
White |
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Leaf Retention |
Deciduous |
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Foliage Color |
Green |
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Of Note |
Require acid soil |
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Tolerances |
Medium drought tolerance |
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USDA Hardiness Zone |
2 to 8 |
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AHS Heat Zone |
2 to 8 |
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pH Range |
4 to 7.5 |
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Frost-Free Days |
100 minimum |
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Minimum Temperature |
-33°F |
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Water Range |
Normal to moist |
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Precipitation Needed |
32 to 50 |
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Drought Tolerance |
Medium |
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Light Tolerance |
Sun to full sun |
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Shade Tolerance |
No shade |
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Salinity Tolerance |
None |
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Soil Texture |
From sand to clay loam |
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Fertilization Needed |
Medium |
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Bloom Period |
Early summer |
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Fruit/Seed Begins |
Summer |
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Fruit/Seed Ends |
Summer |
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Propagated By |
Bare root, cuttings, seed |
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click map for USDA site for
Lowbush Blueberry
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database
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