Grow Vaccinium corymbosum 'Blue Ribbon' (Northern Highbush Blueberry 'Blue Ribbon') for reliable harvests, spring flowers, and standout fall color in a compact shrub that fits well in smaller edible landscapes.

Give your plant full sun for the heaviest crops, but it will also perform in part shade. Expect a mature size around 24-36 inches tall with a mounded form that can spread roughly 36-48 inches, making it easy to tuck into beds, mixed borders, or along an edible hedge line.

Plant in consistently moist, well-drained, acidic soil. Work in plenty of organic matter, keep the root zone mulched, and avoid letting the soil dry out during flowering and fruit fill. Blueberries have shallow roots, so steady moisture and a thick mulch layer help keep the plant productive and stress-free.

For best fruit set, grow with another compatible northern highbush blueberry nearby so pollinators can move pollen between plants. In spring, the bell-shaped flowers draw bees, and in summer you will pick firm, flavorful berries as they ripen blue. Wildlife also enjoys the fruit, so netting can help protect your crop when berries begin to color.

Prune while dormant to renew fruiting wood and maintain an open canopy. Remove weak, crossing, or very old stems and keep the center airy to improve light and airflow. With the right site and care, you get a tidy shrub, dependable harvests, and colorful autumn foliage year after year.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 24-36"
• Spread: 36-48"
• Edible: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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