Vaccinium angustifolium BF #3
Vaccinium angustifolium BF #3
Common Lowbush Blueberry
Native shrub, edible berries
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NATIVE - A low, straggling shrub with multiple stems; twiggy branches. Glossy foliage turns from red-green in spring to dark blue-green in summer to maroon-purple in fall. Small, white, pink-tinged, bell-shaped flowers are followed by edible blue fruit. The berries are relished by wildlife and humans alike. Relies on bees for pollination.
Botanical Name- Vaccinium angustifolium
Pronunciation- vak-SIN-ee-um an-gus-tih-FOH-lee-um
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 2 ft
Mature Height- 2 ft
Sun Exposure- Full sun to part shade
Soil Preferences- Well-drained, evenly moist to dry, acidic soil
Current Size- #3
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Companion Plants- Gaultheria procumbens (native acidic groundcover synergy)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble especially), fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - BVGC
Yearly Care Instructions- Prune old canes after fruiting; use acidic fertilizer and keep soil consistently moist.
Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old wood and encourage fruit production.
Fertilization Instructions- Feed with an acidic fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil should be heavily amended with acidic organic matter.
Fertilizer Recommendation- Berry-tone
Possible Issues- Blueberry maggot, powdery mildew
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