Brunswick Lowbush Blueberry
Vaccinium angustifolium 'Brunswick'
SKU
40705
Flavorful sky blue berries ripen in mid to late summer, backed by handsome blue-green foliage turns bronze, scarlet and crimson in fall. Adapts to dry, acidic, sandy and nutrient poor soils. This small shrub works as a ground cover, reaching only 6 inches tall. Fruit is good for fresh eating and baking, or for preserving into jams jellies and syrup.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | vak-SIN-ee-um an-gus-tee-FOH-lee-um |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate grower to 1-2 ft. tall and 1-4 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Early spring flowers produce early summer fruit. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Habit | Compact |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Hedge, Woodland Garden, Ground Cover, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Dramatic Foliage Color, Easy Care, Edible, Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Bird Friendly, Compact Form |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
Thrives in rich, acidic, well-drained soil, but highly adaptable. Water regularly during the growing season to maintain a deep, extensive root system. Benefits from partial afternoon sun in hot, dry summer areas. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing.
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 2 - 8
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