Common Lowbush-blueberry
Vaccinium angustifolium
Description:
Low growing blueberry, 1 to 2 feet, of dry, sterile soils. Fruits in July and a red color in the fall. Grows well in both sunny and shaded conditions.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Late Lowbush Blueberry |
| Plant Family: | Ericaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Shrubs/Subshrub |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Bees, Birds |
| Bloom Time: | Late April to mid-May, appearing with the leaves |
| Fruit Timing: | Late June to August |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
| Soil pH: | Acidic, Slightly Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
