Lowbush Blueberry

Vaccinium angustifolium, Ericaceae

Zones

2–6

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

4 – 5.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Highbush BlueberryVaccinium corymbosum

Pollinator Sharing

Honey LocustGleditsia triacanthos

Nitrogen Fixation

LingonberryVaccinium vitis-idaea

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Himalayan BlackberryRubus armeniacus

Invasive Himalayan blackberry can overwhelm lowbush blueberries through aggressive growth and resource competition

Large-Leaved LupineLupinus polyphyllus

Large-leaved lupine alkaloids may inhibit growth of acid-preferring lowbush blueberries

Black RaspberryRubus occidentalis

Black raspberry canes can shade low-growing lowbush blueberries, reducing their fruit production

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Lowbush Blueberry grow in?

Lowbush Blueberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 2 through 6.

What are good companion plants for Lowbush Blueberry?

Good companions for Lowbush Blueberry include Highbush Blueberry, Honey Locust, Lingonberry.

Design guilds with Lowbush Blueberry and see companion relationships visually.

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