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Northern blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum

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Common names

29 names · 16 languages
EnglishYour language
  • American Blueberry
  • blueberry[3][4]
  • Highbush Blueberry[5][6]
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  • Northern blueberry
  • Northern highbush blueberry[1][2]
  • Rabbit-eye Blueberry[5]
  • Rabbiteye Blueberry[5]
  • Smooth Highbush Blueberry[5]
Other languages (15)
Dutch
French
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Chinese (Simplified)
  • 北高丛蓝莓[2]
Chinese (Traditional)
  • 北方高叢藍莓[2]
Czech
  • brusnice chocholičnatá[2]
Danish
  • Amerikansk blåbær[2]
Estonian
  • kännasmustikas[2]
Finnish
  • pensasmustikka[2]
German
  • Amerikanische Heidelbeere[1][2]
Lithuanian
  • Aukštoji šilauogė[2]
Polish
  • Borówka wysoka[2]
Russian
  • Голубика высокорослая[2]
Slovak
  • čučoriedka chocholíkatá[2]
Spanish
Swedish
  • amerikanskt blåbär[2]
Sources & name notes (6)

Names recorded in our plant catalogue and botanical sources, grouped by language. Usage can vary by region.

Catalogue language labels are reviewed separately from botanical source records.

Numbered references identify names recorded by an external source. Other names are from our plant catalogue.

[1] Vaccinium corymbosum — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy. This is a common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Trosbosbes — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Amerikanische Heidelbeere — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Northern highbush blueberry — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Arándano — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Arándano azul — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Grande Myrtille — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Myrtille américaine — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Myrtille arbustive — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Amerikaanse bosbes — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
[2] Vaccinium corymbosum — iNaturalist taxon names ↗

Community-curated iNaturalist taxonomy; common-name attestation, not an independent botanical determination.

Source records
  • Trosbosbes — results[0].names[18]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Amerikanische Heidelbeere — results[0].names[6]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Northern highbush blueberry — results[0].names[1]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Arándano — results[0].names[14]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Arándano azul — results[0].names[13]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Grande Myrtille — results[0].names[4]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Myrtille américaine — results[0].names[5]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Myrtille arbustive — results[0].names[3]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Amerikaanse bosbes — results[0].names[19]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Amerikansk blåbær — results[0].names[7]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • kännasmustikas — results[0].names[8]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Голубика высокорослая — results[0].names[9]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Borówka wysoka — results[0].names[10]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • brusnice chocholičnatá — results[0].names[11]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Aukštoji šilauogė — results[0].names[12]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • 北方高叢藍莓 — results[0].names[15]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • 北高丛蓝莓 — results[0].names[16]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • amerikanskt blåbär — results[0].names[17]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • pensasmustikka — results[0].names[20]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • čučoriedka chocholíkatá — results[0].names[21]; taxon id 52740; Vaccinium corymbosum.
[3] Royal Horticultural Society — common names ↗

Names retained from the referenced botanical profile or table.

Source records
  • blueberry — Page 2, column 2, row top 382 pt; common-name cell after Vaccinium corymbosum.; Vaccinium corymbosum.
[4] Royal Horticultural Society — common names ↗

Names retained from the referenced botanical profile or table.

Source records
  • blueberry — Page 2, column 2, row top 367 pt; common-name cell after Vaccinium corymbosum.; Vaccinium corymbosum.
[5] Vaccinium corymbosum — Plant Toolbox common names ↗

NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox; English common names in a United States horticultural reference.

Source records
  • Highbush Blueberry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(1); heading: Common Name(s):; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Rabbit-eye Blueberry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(2); heading: Common Name(s):; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Rabbiteye Blueberry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(3); heading: Common Name(s):; Vaccinium corymbosum.
  • Smooth Highbush Blueberry — ul#common_names > li:nth-of-type(4); heading: Common Name(s):; Vaccinium corymbosum.
[6] Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20 — Vaccinium corymbosum ↗

Common names from World Plants, version 26.05, reproduced in Catalogue of Life 2026-08-20. License: CC BY.

Source records
  • Highbush blueberry (EN) — VernacularName.tsv, line 153451; taxon 7F7GJ.
Plant references

Source-backed information

Published observations for this plant. Each reference supports the information beside it.

Taxonomy
Vaccinium corymbosum is an accepted species in Catalogue of Life.

Taxonomic treatment in the August 2026 release; the catalogue record name is preserved.

Sources [1]
Botanical family
Ericaceae

Family in the cited taxonomic treatment.

Sources [1]
Mature height
1.83–3.66 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Mature spread
1.83–3.05 m

NC State Extension profile. Converted from the source range in feet and inches; mature size varies with growing conditions.

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Plant habit
Erect; Multi-stemmed; Rounded

NC State Extension profile.

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Life cycle
Perennial

NC State Extension profile.

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Growth rate
Medium

NC State Extension profile.

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Foliage
Deciduous

NC State Extension profile.

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Light
Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Moisture and drainage
Good Drainage; Moist; Occasionally Dry

NC State Extension profile.

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Soil texture
Clay; Loam (Silt); Sand

NC State Extension profile.

Sources [2]
Soil pH
Acid (<6.0)

NC State Extension profile. These source categories do not certify the catalogue’s numeric pH interval.

Sources [2]
Flowering season
Spring

NC State Extension profile. Seasons reflect the source region and do not verify the catalogue’s exact flowering months.

Sources [2]
Reported wildlife attraction
Listed as attracting: bees, butterflies, pollinators, specialized bees.

NC State Extension profile. Broad wildlife categories; this does not establish flower visits by a named bee species or quantify nectar and pollen.

Sources [2]
Pollinator guidance
RHS includes Vaccinium corymbosum in its Plants for Pollinators guidance.

RHS planting guidance. Choose accessible flowers with pollen and nectar; reduced-resource and double-flowered forms may be unsuitable.

Sources [3] [4]
Native range
E. Canada to NC. & E. U.S.A.

Explicit native locality records in Kew WCVP v16; introduced and doubtful distributions excluded. Continent conversion follows the documented geographic mapping.

Sources [5]
Catalogue ratings

Who this plant supports

Honey bees

High suitability
Nectar value High
Pollen value High
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Structure

Vegetation layer
Shrub
Size
Small
Dimensions
2.00 m high × 2.00 m wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Lifecycle
Perennial
Foliage
Deciduous

Site conditions

USDA hardiness
3-8
Moisture
Moist
Soil
Sandy, Loamy
pH
Acid
Light
Partial shade, Sun

Uses

Edible parts
Leaves, Fruit, Tea
Edibility
4 out of 5
Medicinal value
1 out of 5

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.

Sources and references

References for the information marked with source numbers on this page.

Sources checked
  1. Catalogue of Life Vaccinium corymbosum — Catalogue of Life COL26.8

    COL26.8 (2026-08-20). Contributing checklist: Synonymic Checklists of the Vascular Plants of the World. This is taxonomic evidence, not an independent ecological study.

    Supports: TaxonomyBotanical family
    Relevant sections
    • Taxonomy: NameUsage.tsv line 2740103; ID 7F7GJ; rank species; status accepted
    • Botanical family: NameUsage.tsv line 2740103; ID 7F7GJ; rank species; status accepted

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    Source data licence: CC BY 4.0.

  2. NC State Extension Vaccinium corymbosum — Plant Toolbox

    NC State Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox. Growing conditions and seasons reflect its United States horticultural context.

    Supports: Mature heightMature spreadPlant habitLife cycleGrowth rateFoliageLightMoisture and drainageSoil textureSoil pHFlowering seasonReported wildlife attraction
    Relevant sections
    • Mature height: Dimensions / Height
    • Mature spread: Dimensions / Width
    • Plant habit: Habit/Form
    • Life cycle: Life Cycle
    • Growth rate: Growth Rate
    • Foliage: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics
    • Light: Light
    • Moisture and drainage: Soil Drainage
    • Soil texture: Soil Texture
    • Soil pH: Soil pH
    • Flowering season: Flower Bloom Time
    • Reported wildlife attraction: Attracts

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  3. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Garden Plants

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 2, column 2, entry Vaccinium corymbosum (top 367 pt)

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  4. Royal Horticultural Society RHS Plants for Pollinators — Plants Of The World

    RHS planting guidance; applicable flower-form restrictions are retained. General recommendations do not measure local nectar or pollen production.

    Supports: Pollinator guidance
    Relevant sections
    • Pollinator guidance: Page 2, column 2, entry Vaccinium corymbosum (top 382 pt)

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  5. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Vaccinium corymbosum — Kew WCVP native distribution

    Native distribution and taxonomic treatment from the official WCVP v16 export (4 June 2026). The link opens the corresponding POWO taxon. Source rows are retained in the native-range audit archive.

    Supports: Native range
    Relevant sections
    • Native range: WCVP v16; wcvp_names.csv lines 188272; wcvp_distribution.csv native locality lines 912814, 912815, 912816, 912817, 912819, 912820, 912822, 912823, 912824, 912825, 912826, 912827, 912828, 912829, 912830, 912831, 912832, 912833, 912834, 912835, 912836, 912837, 912838, 912839, 912840, 912841, 912842, 912843, 912844

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    Source data licence: CC BY 3.0.