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| Identification |
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Genus
Vaccinium
Species
corymbosum
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
high bush blueberry
swamp blueberry
Family
ERICACEAE
Specimen number
S11964
Data source
GrUnFr p43;HtZn p178;UnFruit pp185-196
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Woody perennial
Life span
5 - 20 years
Annual cycle
Deciduous
Stature
Shrub
Growth form
Various
Growth habit
Not applicable
Overall height
6" - 12'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun to partial shade
Water
Moist, well drained
Optimal soil texture
Various
Acceptable soil pH
Soil pH 04-05
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 02a-08b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 08-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Vaccinium corymbosum has an attractive autumn display of leaves. High bush blueberry (also known as swamp blueberry) can survive the coldest of winter climates with annual temperatures as low as -50� Fahrenheit. It needs a bit of a cold spell with temperatures below 15� Fahrenheit to do its best. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species likes full sun to partial shade. It likes moist, well drained soils.
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| Special qualities |
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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
yes
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
bright fall colored leaves
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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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
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| Herbal medicine |
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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 edible. It is less sweet than V. angustifolium, but more aromatic. Among its many possible uses in the kitchen, Vaccinium corymbosum is often used in jelly and in sweets. High bush blueberry (sometimes called swamp blueberry) is most often used fresh.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Self fertile
Planting style
Bush
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Jul 01 - Jul 31
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Jelly
Sweets
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Berries
Description of edible parts
edible
Flavor / texture
less sweet than V. angustifolium, but more aromatic
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Vaccinium corymbosum is self fertile. Harvesting usually occurs in July.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Vaccinium corymbosum is a woody perennial. High bush blueberry (locally known in some parts as swamp blueberry) is deciduous in nature. Flowers begin in March and don't stop until May. The blossoms are typically of a white color.
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