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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 2-8
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