Highbush Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum · Deciduous shrub, hardwood
Plant Family
Ericaceae
Tree Category
Fruit, Flowering, Ornamental Shrub
Variety / Cultivar
General species / Standard nursery stock cultivars
Hardiness Zones
USDA Hardiness Zones 3 through 8
About This Tree
Multi-stemmed deciduous shrub featuring an upright, rounded, and bushy habit with dense branching, valued for its edible berries and brilliant autumn color.
Leaf Characteristics
Simple, alternate leaves, ovate to elliptic in shape, smooth margins, medium green turning bright red and orange in autumn.
Bark Characteristics
Reddish-brown to greyish bark, smooth when young, becoming slightly shreddy or scaly on older stems.
Growing Information
Origin Region
Eastern and Northeastern North America
Growing Season
Spring leaf-out and flowering, summer fruit production, autumn foliage transformation, and winter dormancy.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Full sun to partial shade; requires consistently moist, acidic, well-draining soil with moderate drought sensitivity.
Mature Size
Mature height of 6 to 12 feet, spread of 6 to 10 feet, moderate growth rate, lifespan of 20 to 50 years.
Special Characteristics
Produces highly nutritious edible berries, stunning fiery red fall foliage, requires acidic soil conditions.
Wildlife & Ecology
Supports numerous native pollinators, birds, and small mammals that consume the fruits and utilize the dense shrub canopy for cover and nesting.