Blueberry Live Plant

🌿 General Characteristics

Type: Deciduous shrub (some species are evergreen)

Family: Ericaceae (heath family)

Lifespan: Long-lived perennial — can produce fruit for 20+ years with proper care

🌱 Appearance

Height:

Lowbush varieties (e.g., V. angustifolium): 15–60 cm (6–24 in) tall

Highbush varieties (e.g., V. corymbosum): 1.5–2.5 m (5–8 ft) tall

Rabbiteye varieties (e.g., V. virgatum): up to 3 m (10 ft) tall

Leaves:
Simple, oval to lance-shaped, smooth-edged or finely serrated; bright green in summer and often turn vivid red, orange, or purple in autumn.

Stems:
Woody and slender; young stems are green and smooth, becoming brown and woody with age.

🌸 Flowers

Bloom time: Spring (varies with climate)

Shape: Bell- or urn-shaped

Color: White to pale pink

Pollination: Insect-pollinated, especially by bees

🍇 Fruit

Type: Berry (botanically, a false berry)

Color: Blue to dark purple, often with a whitish waxy “bloom” on the surface

Taste: Sweet to mildly tart

Season: Late spring to late summer, depending on variety and region

🌾 Growing Conditions

Soil: Acidic (pH 4.0–5.5), well-drained, rich in organic matter

Sunlight: Full sun for best fruit production

Water: Consistent moisture; shallow roots make them sensitive to drought

Climate: Prefer cool, temperate climates but some varieties are bred for warmer regions

🌼 Notable Features

Attractive ornamental plant due to its spring blossoms, summer fruit, and colorful fall foliage

Valuable to pollinators and wildlife

Commonly used in home gardens, commercial orchards, and landscaping