Blueberry 'Wild Brunswick'
Vaccinium angustifolium (Lowbush Blueberry) 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.
Height & Spread: 12 - 24 in x 24 - 36 in
Bloom Time: Mid spring
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Preference: Acidic, well drained soils; prefers sandy or rocky conditions
Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture but tolerates some drought once established
Deer Resistance: Low deer resistance
Native Status
Vaccinium angustifolium is native to northeastern and north central North America and is commonly found in open woods, barrens, and sandy soils.
WILDLIFE & INSECTS
Birds
- Berries are highly attractive to birds including Eastern Bluebirds, American Robins, and Cedar Waxwings.
Bees
- Flowers support native pollinators including bumblebees and solitary bees essential for fruit production.
Mammals
- Fruits are consumed by wildlife such as chipmunks, foxes, and black bears.
Spacing & Landscape Use
Spacing Recommendations
- Space 18 - 24 in apart to allow for spreading colonies and groundcover effect.
Landscape Placement
- Ideal for naturalized areas, edible landscapes, and groundcover in acidic soils where it can spread and provide seasonal interest.
Companion Plants
- Kalmia latifolia (Mountain Laurel) - Thrives in acidic soils and provides evergreen structure.
- Comptonia peregrina (Sweetfern) - Nitrogen fixing shrub that adapts to dry, sandy soils.
- Gaylussacia baccata (Black Huckleberry) - Shares similar habitat and adds diversity to native plantings.
- Schizachyrium scoparium (Little Bluestem) - Adds texture and drought tolerance in sandy conditions.