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Vaccinium corymbosum

Family Ericaceae
Plant Type deciduous shrub
Zone USDA:   4a - 8b   RHS:   H   EGF:   H1 - H4   Australia:   1 - 2  
Care Level medium
Height 1.2 - 3.5 m (4 - 12 ft)
Spread 1.2 - 3.5 m (4 - 12 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type loam to sandy
Soil pH acidic

Description The deciduous shrub Vaccinium corymbosum (highbush blueberry) bears white blossoms during late spring to early summer. The glossy foliage is medium green in colour and medium in texture. Vaccinium corymbosum (highbush blueberry) bears aromatic and showy fruit. This plant has smooth bark.
Typical Uses Border, culinary, fruit, hedge, foundation and wild flower.
Special Characteristics This deciduous shrub attracts birds and butterflies to your garden. In the fall, Vaccinium corymbosum offers a beautiful display of autumn colour.