Blueberries are a type of deciduous perennial shrub that can grow as tall as 4 metres (13 feet) for highbush (Vaccinium corymbosum) cultivars and as short as 60 cm (24 inches) for lowbush blueberries (Vaccinium angustifolium). They can be any of a number of Vaccinium shrubs native to North America that belong to the Ericaceae family and are valued for their delicious fruits. Blueberries, which are hailed as a superfood, are a great source of dietary fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, iron, and other antioxidants. They can be baked in a variety of pastries and are frequently consumed fresh as a dessert fruit. In the genus Vaccinium, which also includes bilberries and cranberries, blueberries are linked to bilberries and cranberries.
Common Name: Blueberry
Botanical Name: Vaccinium sect. Cyanococcus
Bloom Time/Fruiting: 2 to 3 Years
Maintenance Required: Moderate
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