Vaccinium corymbosum (highbush blueberry)

Woody, perennial with white urn-shaped flowers in the spring and summer. Blue berries are a valuable food source for many species of wildlife. Only grows in soil with a pH of 3.5 – 6.0.

  • Wetland Indicator Status: FACU (Facultative Upland)
  • Height Range: 12 ft.
  • Aerial Spread: 4 – 6 ft.
  • Water Tolerance: Seasonal inundation
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade/sun to full shade
  • Bloom color: White
  • Drought tolerance: High
  • Bloom period: April through July
  • Wildlife Value: Source of food for wildlife
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