upland highbush blueberry

Vaccinium simulatum

Physical Characteristics

Vaccinium simulatum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). 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 - Georgia to Alabama, north to southern New York.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[105, 177]. A delicious flavour, the fruit is about 10mm in diameter[235].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known