Lowbush Blueberry
Vaccinium angustifolium
Description | Small, sweet blue fruit with a distinctive flavor is produced in mid to late summer. It's glossy foliage turns maroon-purple in the fall. Small, low growing 6" to 2' high plant produces berries in July and August. Can be used as a ground cover. Adapts to sandy soil. A great choice for eating, baking, sauces, jams & jellies and syrup. |
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Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
Watering | Keep soil moist, but not soggy. |
Blooms | Early spring |
Mature Size | Moderate grower to 2 ft. tall and wide. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, North American Native Selection, Showy Fruit, Waterwise, Edible, Compact Form, Benefits Birds |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
Care | Provide rich, acidic, well-drained soil. 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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100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.