{"product_id":"vaccinium-angustifolium","title":"Blueberry 'Wild Brunswick'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVaccinium angustifolium (Lowbush Blueberry)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a low growing native shrub prized for its sweet edible berries, delicate white to pink spring flowers, and brilliant red fall foliage. It spreads to form dense colonies making it ideal for naturalized plantings while providing strong ecological and edible value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 - 24 in x 24 - 36 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, well drained soils; prefers sandy or rocky conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates some drought once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low deer resistance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaccinium angustifolium is native to northeastern and north central North America and is commonly found in open woods, barrens, and sandy soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerries are highly attractive to birds including Eastern Bluebirds, American Robins, and Cedar Waxwings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers support native pollinators including bumblebees and solitary bees essential for fruit production.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMammals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFruits are consumed by wildlife such as chipmunks, foxes, and black bears.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 18 - 24 in apart to allow for spreading colonies and groundcover effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for naturalized areas, edible landscapes, and groundcover in acidic soils where it can spread and provide seasonal interest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKalmia latifolia (Mountain Laurel)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Thrives in acidic soils and provides evergreen structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComptonia peregrina (Sweetfern)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Nitrogen fixing shrub that adapts to dry, sandy soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGaylussacia baccata (Black Huckleberry)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Shares similar habitat and adds diversity to native plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds texture and drought tolerance in sandy conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 Gallon","offer_id":45885962256545,"sku":"VACCINIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM BRUNSWICK","price":17.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/lowb.jpg?v=1586673889","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/vaccinium-angustifolium","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}