Hillside Blueberry

Vaccinium pallidum, Ericaceae

Zones

3–8

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (fruiting)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

4 – 5.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Purple Milk VetchAstragalus danicus

Nitrogen Fixation

Woodland SunflowerHelianthus divaricatus

Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

Creeping Oregon GrapeMahonia repens

Shade ProvisionNurse Plant

Canadian Milk VetchAstragalus canadensis

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

Drummond's OnionAllium drummondii

Pest Deterrent

Oval-leaf HuckleberryVaccinium ovalifolium

Pollinator Sharing

Canadian ServiceberryAmelanchier canadensis

Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing

Post OakQuercus stellata

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Ponderosa PinePinus ponderosa

Pine trees produce allelopathic compounds that inhibit understory growth, and create deep shade that prevents blueberry establishment

Common GreenbrierSmilax rotundifolia

Common greenbrier is an aggressive climbing vine that can smother and shade out understory shrubs like blueberries

Purple ChokeberryAronia prunifolia

Related Ericaceae family shrubs compete intensely for acidic soil resources and growing space

Common Cow-wheatMelampyrum pratense

Common cow-wheat may parasitize blueberry roots, potentially reducing blueberry vigor

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionWildlife FoodErosion ControlAcidic Soil Indicator

Edible Parts

Berries

Medicinal Uses

AntioxidantUrinary Tract HealthDigestive Support

Common Questions

What zones does Hillside Blueberry grow in?

Hillside Blueberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 8.

What are good companion plants for Hillside Blueberry?

Good companions for Hillside Blueberry include Purple Milk Vetch, Woodland Sunflower, Creeping Oregon Grape, Canadian Milk Vetch, Drummond's Onion.

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