Highbush blueberry

Highbush blueberry Care

Vaccinium corymbosum

What is the plant

Growing Highbush blueberries isn’t a tough thing. If you’re ready to do a little experiment, you might enjoy the journey of adding flavor and color to your backyard.

Highbush blueberry, scientifically known as Vaccinium corymbosum, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. This plant is trendy for its edible fruits and attractive fall color, making it a great addition to landscapes. Highbush blueberry is also good for landscaping design.

Compared to Lowbush Blueberry, the Highbush Blueberry has an erect, multi-stemmed, and rounded form. The shrub usually grows to a height of 8-10 ft (2.4-3 m), making it easier for pickers to harvest the fruits when ripe. The berries become blue or lavender in color when ripe in August. They grow in clusters and have an ovate shape.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

18°C - 15°C

Hardiness zone

min 3a

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

How to Care for the Plant

Container
A mature Blueberry needs a container that is at least 24 in (61 cm) deep and 30 in (76 cm) wide. Ensure that the bottom part has enough drainage holes. If starting with a smaller shrub, you can plant it in smaller pots and then increase the size every time you repot the plant.
Fun fact
Highbush Blueberry was created in 1911 when Elizabeth Coleman White (cranberry farmer) and Frederick Coleville (botanist) worked together to cultivate taller, more productive blueberries.
Popularity
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