Common Name
Hairy highbush blueberry
Black highbush blueberry
Plant Form
Shrubs & Small Trees
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
10.0
Width (ft)
3.0 -
10.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Habitat: Acidic alluvial swamps, nonriverine swamps, wet flatwoods, seepage swamps, bogs, fens, depression ponds, tidal and maritime swamps; less commonly in mesic to dry, acidic upland forests. Common in the Coastal Plain; frequent in the Piedmont; infrequent to rare in the mountains.
Wildlife Value: Attracts birds. A host plant for butterfly larvae. Special value to native bees.
Edibility: Fruits are highly edible fresh or cooked.
Flower Color
Cream/White
Green
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Bloom Month
February
March
April
May
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Soil Texture
Loamy
Sandy
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
Tolerates