New Jersey blueberry

Vaccinium caesariense

Physical Characteristics

Vaccinium caesariense is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.5 m (5ft). The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist or wet soil.

Distribution

Eastern N. America - New York and New Jersey.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Bog Garden;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[105, 177]. The fully ripe fruit is eaten raw or used in jams, pies, jellies etc[183]. The fruit is about 8mm in diameter[235].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known