Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium)
Lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) is a low-growing, deciduous shrub native to northeastern North America, prized for its sweet, edible berries.
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Sunlight
Prefers full sun for best fruit production, but tolerates partial shade.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Soil
Prefers acidic, well-drained, sandy or loamy soils. Tolerant of poor, rocky soils.
Temperature
Thrives in moderate temperatures during the growing season.
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Use an acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring.
Care Requirements
Prefers full sun for best fruit production, but tolerates partial shade.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Reduce watering in dormancy.
Prefers acidic, well-drained, sandy or loamy soils. Tolerant of poor, rocky soils.
Thrives in moderate temperatures during the growing season.
Requires winter chill for optimal fruiting.
Outdoor
Use an acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring.
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Plant Overview
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Category
Fruit, Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Groundcover
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.15-0.6 m
Spread
0.6-1.5 m
Growth Rate
Slow
Dormancy
Deciduous in colder climates, semi-evergreen in milder ones
Leaf Color
Green, Reddish-brown in fall
Leaf Type
Evergreen to semi-evergreen, ovate to elliptical
Flower Size
0.5-0.8 cm
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderEricales
- familyEricaceae
- genusVaccinium
- speciesVaccinium angustifolium
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
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Edible
Yes