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Identification
Genus
Vaccinium
Species
canadense
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Canadian blueberry
Family
ERICACEAE
Specimen number
S2467
Data source
GrUnFr p44
Life cycle
Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Various
Life span
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
1' - 2'
Overall spread
Climate
Sunshine
Various
Water
Various
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Various
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
Garden
Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Special qualities
Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
Adverse factors
Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The berries are blue in color. It has extra acidity. As a food source, Vaccinium canadense is often used in jelly and in sweets. Canadian blueberry is most commonly used fresh.
Traditional uses
Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
Cultivation
Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Cross pollination
Planting style
Crop spacing
3'
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Aug 01 - Aug 31
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
Nutrition
Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Jelly
Sweets
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
blue in color
Flavor / texture
has extra acidity
Horticulture
Horticulture notes
In order to produce fruit Vaccinium canadense needs to be cross-pollinated. Typical crop spacing is 3'. Crops can be harvested throughout August.
Herbarium
Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Vaccinium canadense is deciduous in nature.
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