Highbush Blueberry
(Vaccinium corymbosum)
Other Information
Physical Characteristics
Type: Shrub
Height: 6 - 12 ft
Spread: 6 - 12 ft
Flower Color: White / Pink
Flower Time: Spring (Apr - May)
Fruit Type: Blueberry
Fruit Color: Blue / Purple
Autumn Color: Red / Purple / Burgundy
Sun Conditions: Full Sun / Part Shade
Shade Tolerance: Low
Moisture Preference: Medium / High
Deer Resistance*: Medium
Dog Safe**: Yes
Conservation Status (MD): SNR - Unranked
Other Names:
*Deer resistance can vary based on many factors
**Always consult with a veterinarian about plants toxic to dogs and other animals
Wildlife Benefits:
Highbush Blueberry fruits are a food source for many (30+) species of birds and lots of mammals. It is also the larval host plant to the Brown Elfin butterfly. Flowers provide an early pollen and nectar source for native bees and other pollinators.
