Edibles – Fruit – Blueberry Bush

Blueberry Bush 

Botanical name: vaccinium corymbosum 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: 6-12 ft in height and in spread

Hardy zone: zones 5-9 

Foliage color: green/yellow, red/purple

Flower color: white, pink 

Bloom time: spring blooms, summer fruit 

Growth rate: grows 6-12 inches per year 

Pruning instructions: prune in the late winter/early spring during dormancy to maintain desired shape and size 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the fall and winter months 

Landscape use: culinary garden, pollinator garden, hedge, border, container plant

Special features: culinary plant, attracts pollinators, disease resistant, beneficial for local wildlife, pet-friendly 

Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use an organic fruit plant food once a year in the early spring 

Best time to plant: spring, early fall 

Best type of soil: loam, sand

Companion plants: strawberries, thyme, basil, clover, raspberries

Toxicity level: non-toxic for humans and pets 

Invasive species: no