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BLUEBERRIES (Vaccinium spp)

Climate

Blueberries prefer a cool and temperate climate, with moderate to high humidity. They thrive at higher altitudes, typically above 500 meters, where the temperature is cooler and the soil is well-drained.

Common Name

Blueberries

Description

Blueberries are fruits that grow as small bushes to small trees, typically ranging from 0.3 to 6 meters in height. They are deciduous and native to North America. Blueberries thrive in well-drained, highly acidic soil with abundant humus, and they can be propagated from either seeds or cuttings.

Genus
Grouping
Fruits
Latin Name

Vaccinium spp

Origin

United States

Other Relevant Information

- Blueberries belong to the family ERICACEAE. - They are native to North America. - Blueberries grow as small bushes to small trees, with heights ranging from 0.3 to 6 meters, depending on the species and variety. - Blueberries are deciduous plants. - They thrive in well-drained and highly acidic soil with ample humus. - Blueberries can be propagated from seeds or cuttings.

Related Genus
Soil Preferences

Growing as a small bush to small tree (0.3 - 6 m), depending on the species and variety, the blueberry requires a well-drained and very acid soil with plenty of humus for optimum growth.

Specific species
Uses
Suitability to cool temperate climate

Family: ERICACEAE

Growing as a small bush to small tree (0.3 - 6 m), depending on the species and variety, the blueberry is deciduous and native to North America. It requires a well drained and very acid soil with plenty of humus for optimum growth. It may be propagated from seed or from cuttings.