shrub

Highbush Blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum

Updated 4 Aug 2026 · AI-parsed entry

Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum) — a shrub, for Full sun, High water.

What it needs & gives back

↓ Needs

Lightfull sun to part shade
Waterconsistent moisture

↑ Gives back

Fruitedible berries
Mulch_biomassmedium

Keep apart from

Through the year

Through the year

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emergenceBud break and leaf emergence occur after sufficient chill hours are met and the danger of hard spring frosts has passed.
floweringFlowering typically begins about a month after leaf emergence, lasting for several weeks.
fruitingFruit development follows flowering, with berries ripening over an extended period in summer.
harvestHarvest season typically runs through July and August, depending on cultivar and climate.
senescenceLeaves begin to change color and drop in autumn, triggered by shorter days and the first frosts.
dormancyPlants enter a dormant state after leaf drop, requiring a period of cold temperatures to prepare for the next growing season.

Soil interactions

Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatesiron, magnesium
Soil texturesandy loam, loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceLow

Propagation

Methodsseeds, cuttings, tissue_culture
Difficulty3 / 5
Establishes in~2 yr
Stratificationcold stratification for 60-90 days
Divisionlate_winter_early_spring

Wildlife & pests

Attractsbees, birds
Can host pestsblueberry maggot, spotted wing drosophila
Can host diseasesmummy berry, phytophthora root rot