Culture
Full sun to part shade. Because blueberries have a shallow root system, only the top 6-12" of soil need to be prepared. If you have been successful growing azaleas or rhododendrons, prepare the soil the same way. For maximum fruit production, choose a sunny, well-drained area. Blueberries will not tolerate wet conditions, however, since they are shallow rooted; it is possible to grow plants in normally wet areas if the growing medium is well mounded. After the plant site has been selected, place a minimum of 1/2 bushel of composted material on top. Peat moss is ideal; however, any good compost that has been subject to decomposition, such as leaves, bark or sawdust will suffice. Work mulch into the top 8" of soil within a 2' diameter for each plant. 

For row planting, blueberry plants can be spaced an average 6 feet in rows and 10 to 12 feet between rows; Plant closer together is you are planting for a hedge,  As difficult as it may be to do, remove flowers the first year so the plant can become well-established and hardy. Six plants should keep a family of four eating blueberries often after plants mature. 

Use

Food Source

Wildlife

Landscaping 

Height
6-8 Feet

Spread
to 8 Feet

Color
Flowers: Small, white to pink tinted, bell-shaped, in clusters (corymbs), appearing in spring with the leaves.

Fruit: Dark blue to black berry ripens in mid to late summer.

US Nativity
Native