Common Name
Northern low-bush blueberry
Sugarberry
Low sweet blueberry
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
2.0
Additional Info
Habitat: dry woods and barrens, rock outcroppings
Somewhat salt tolerant . Edible berries often harvested, makes a nice ground layer. Prefers full sun to partial shade, acidic moist to dry soils. Plant more than one for the best fruit production. It is commonly propagated in the spring by taking softwood cuttings or you can grow it from seed.
Native bees pollinate flowers. Berries are relished by birds and other wildlife. Butterflies are attracted to the blooms.
Not native to Fairfax County
Ground Cover
Yes
Good Choice for Public Spaces
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Top 30 for Butterfly and Moth Caterpillars?
Yes
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
288
Top 30 for Pollen Specialist Bees?
Yes
Number of Pollen Specialist Bees that Rely on this Genus
14
Recommended for
Tolerates