Vaccinium corymbosum Sweetheart (Highbush Blueberry)
This deciduous shrub has multiple stems of twiggy branches bearing glossy foliage that in spring is red-tinged green and becomes dark blue-green in summer, then turning shades of yellow, orange, and burgundy in fall. Clusters of small, pink-flushed white flowers in spring give way to edible powdery-blue berries. Fast growth rate.
Blooms late spring to summer
5-6 ft tall x 3-4 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts pollinators
| Zone | Zone 4 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Moisture | Moderate Moisture |
| Native to | Native Cultivar |
