Vaccinium angustifolium
Lowbush Blueberry
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Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) - Description
This tough little blueberry is native to eastern United States and Canada. It has extreme hardiness, and is able to eek out an existence in the harshest of climates. Don't plant in zones higher than 6 or it wont get enough chilling hours to set fruit in the spring. The wonderfully tasty fruit is abundant on these little shrubs that don't get higher than 2' or so with an equal spread. An extra bonus of this plant is the fiery, scarlet red fall foliage before it goes dormant for the year. Vaccinium angustifolium needs good acidity to survive and thrive.
Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) - Blooming
Blooms bell-shaped or cylindrical flowers in white, green, pink, or red in spring and summer followed by spherical, edible berries. V. angustifolium var. laevifolium, V. ashei, V. corymbosum, and V. macrocarpon are grown primarily for their blueberries or cranberries.
Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) - Growth
Evergreen, semi-evergreen, or deciduous shrubs and trees. Vacciniums do well in partial shade. Height varies depending on variety. One species will grow to approx. 12 ft. tall. Vaccinium works best in a shrub border, woodland garden, or rock garden.
Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) - Planting
Propagate from the seed in fall. Sow in containers in a cold frame (for protection and to ensure hardiness). Can also propagate deciduous plants from greenwood cuttings in early summer. Evergreens from semi-ripe cuttings. Conduct layering in late summer.
Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) - Pest
Caterpillars and scale insects. Vaccinium is also prone to gray mold, leaf and bud gall, rust, witches' broom, dieback, crow and root rot, and powdery mildew.
Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) - Interesting facts
Vaccinium is grown for its flowers, foliage, and berries. The leaves of some deciduous species exhibit an attractive fall color.
Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium) - Soil and irrigation
Vacciniums require acidic, peaty or sandy soil that is well-draining yet kept moist.
