Vaccinium corymbosum
Plant Details
General Information
Scientific name:
Vaccinium corymbosum
Also known as:
Northern blueberry
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Plant Properties
Layer:
Shrub
Format:
Smal
Height:
2.00 m
Width:
2.00 m
Growth Rate:
Moderate
Leaf:
Deciduous
Growth conditions
USDA Hardiness:
3-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acid
Acid
Light:
Half shade, Sun
Half shade, Sun
Usage properties
Edible part:
Leaves, Fruit, Tea
Leaves, Fruit, Tea
Edibility:
Medicinal:
Features:
None
None
Description
Fruits: edible both raw and cooked. They are often sweet and juicy in flavor and can be used in various dishes such as pies, pastries, cereals, and jam. The fruits can also be dried and used as raisins. They are rich in vitamin C and have a diameter of about 15 mm. Tea can be made from both the leaves and the dried fruits.
Harvest Data
Start Harvest:
15/07
End of Harvest:
15/09
Guilds
Guild Information
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Guild Details
| Guild | Description |
|---|---|
|
Viburnum opulus Highbush cranberry |
Viburnum attracts pollinators and offers support to birds that can control pest populations. |
|
Sambucus canadensis American Elder |
Elderberry can enhance soil moisture retention and attract beneficial insects to the area. |
|
Corylus avellana Hazel |
Hazelnut provides shade and helps to create a microclimate suitable for blueberries. |
|
Rubus idaeus Raspberry |
Raspberry plants can help attract pollinators and improve soil health through their deep roots. |
|
Thymus vulgaris Common Thyme, Garden thyme, Wild Thyme |
Thyme can deter pests and attract beneficial insects that help pollinate blueberry flowers. |