Hillside Blueberry

Vaccinium constablaei

Physical Characteristics

Vaccinium constablaei is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen in August. 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 soil.

Distribution

Eastern N. America - Virginia to South Carolina.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[105]. A delicious flavour, it is the best tasting of all the blueberries[235]. The fruit is about 10mm in diameter[235].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known