Blueberry 'Lowbush'

Vaccinium angustifolium - A low, straggling shrub, usually 6 in. to 2 ft. tall and wide. Multiple stems; twiggy branches. Glossy foliage turns from red-green in spring to dark blue-green in summer to maroon-purple in fall. Small, white, pink-tinged, bell-shaped flowers are followed by edible blue fruit. Prune in spring. Blueberry plants have shallow root systems. Self-fertile but does better with a pollinator. Prune in spring. Use Bone Meal when you first plant. Do not fertilize the first year. Fertilize once a year with a balanced granular fertilizer. Do not plant any deeper than it is in the pot. Do not add any soil or mulch around the base of the stem. Water deeply once a week for about 10-15 minutes whether is rains or not. Plant at least 3-4 feet from any foundation.

Zone 3. 6" W x 24" H. Full sun. Harvest in July. Fruit is dark blue. Acidic, well drained soil. Berries are a sweet flavour and are on the softer side. White bell-shaped flowers with shell pink overtones mid spring. Glossy green foliage turns orange in the fall. Berries are used for fresh eating, cooking, baking, preserves, and canning. 3Gallon.

Attracts pollinators. Not deer resistant.