Plant Details

Vaccinium corymbosum

Northern blueberry

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General Information

Scientific name: Vaccinium corymbosum
Also known as: Northern blueberry

Plant Properties

Layer: Shrub
Size: Small
Height: 2.00 m
Width: 2.00 m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: Deciduous

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-8
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium)
pH:
Acidic
Light:
Partial shade, Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Leaves, Fruit, Tea
Edibility:
(4)
Medicinal:
(1)
Features:
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