Highbush Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Jersey’
Highbush Blueberry is a highly coveted garden plant for its lovely, bell-shaped flowers, delicious bluish berries, and striking red fall color. Given enough moisture, acidic soil, and cross-pollination possibilities, this magnificent shrub will produce a plethora of the iconic, namesake blue berries for you and your bird friends. ‘Jersey’ is a popular selection with light colored berries that mature in late mid-season, named for the state where blueberries grow oh so well.
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; medium to wet, acidic soil
Size: 6′ – 8′ tall, 6′ – 8′ wide
Zone: 5 – 8
Wildlife Value: Flowers support a variety of pollinators, including several specialist bees; fruits beloved by birds; larval host of several butterfly and moth species, including the Brown Elfin
