Bell-shaped spring flowers are followed by sweet blue berries and excellent fall color.
Quick Reference
- Bloom Season
- Apr to May
- USDA Zones
- 3-7
- Sun
- Full Sun or Part Sun
- Water
- Moderate - regular watering
- Mature Height
- 4-8'
- Bloom Colors
- WhitePink
♨ Edible♣ Native Species✿ Pollinator Friendly
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About This Name
Vaccinium corymbosum is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Highbush Blueberry unambiguously. The genus Vaccinium places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Highbush Blueberry, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Vaccinium corymbosum will give you the most precise results.