Vaccinium corymbosum (Northern) Highbush Blueberry shrub in April.
Photo © Elaine Mills

Vaccinium corymbosum (Northern) Highbush Blueberry leaves in April.
Photo © Elaine Mills

Vaccinium corymbosum (Northern) Highbush Blueberry flower details in April.
Photo © Elaine Mills

Vaccinium corymbosum (Northern) Highbush Blueberry fruit details in July.
Photo © Elaine Mills

Vaccinium corymbosum (Northern) Highbush Blueberry fruit in July.
Photo © Elaine Mills

Vaccinium corymbosum (Northern) Highbush Blueberry leaves. in October.
Photo © Elaine Mills

Tried and True Native Plant Selections for the Mid-Atlantic

Due to widespread hybridization, this species distribution in Virginia has been difficult to map. It occurs frequently in the southern mountains and is found in Arlington and Fairfax counties but is infrequent to rare elsewhere. In full sun this shrub yields the best blueberries and autumn color.

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