hardiness zone

4 - 8

latin name

Vaccinium sect. Cyanococcus

pollination requirements

requires insects to transfer pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma.

propagation

[4,5,6,7,8]

site and soil

requires insects to transfer pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma.

size at purchase

9-20 in

Size at Maturity

well-drained, acidic soil with full sun to partial shade, ideally on a dry, rocky, or sandy site like a hillside or cliff, where it can tolerate thin soil and occasional drought conditions

Hillside Blueberry

Name: Hillside Blueberry
Brand: Planting Justice
SKU: PJ-781-HIL-CON
Price: 15.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Vaccinium sect. Cyanococcus

$15.00

sold out

Certification

conventional Sold out

Quantity must be 1 or more

Hillside Blueberry aka Bilberry, Blue Ridge, Dryland, Whortleberry (Vaccinium pallidum) can sometimes be confused with lowbush blueberry, but the margins of its leaves are not serrated (or have only sparse, irregular serrations). Mammals from chipmunks to black bear eat the berries (which range in color from blue to black). Humans regard the fruits as somewhat bland and mealy. Hillside blueberry is accustomed to dry and barren soil conditions, and thrives following fires that eliminate shading and competition.

hardiness zone

4 - 8

latin name

Vaccinium sect. Cyanococcus

pollination requirements

requires insects to transfer pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma.

propagation

[4,5,6,7,8]

site and soil

requires insects to transfer pollen from the anthers of the flower to the stigma.

size at purchase

9-20 in

Size at Maturity

well-drained, acidic soil with full sun to partial shade, ideally on a dry, rocky, or sandy site like a hillside or cliff, where it can tolerate thin soil and occasional drought conditions