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Vaccinium corymbosum 'Rubel'
Highbush Blueberry
Clusters of dainty, waxy, bell-shaped, white flowers bloom in spring. Flowers are followed by loads of small, tart, tasty, blueberries, which ripen in summer. The fruit is a favorite among humans as well as birds, small mammals and box turtles. ‘Rubel’ is a vigorous grower with heavy fruit set.
Benefits
- Flowers provide nectar for many pollinators
- Larval food source for several butterflies
- Plants provide nesting, cover and fruit for birds
- A vigorous grower with heavy fruit set
- Use more than one variety to ensure best fruit set
- Fall color is a good replacement for Burning Bush
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
Prefers full sun to light shade, mesic to dry conditions, and an acidic soil that is sandy. Plant more than one variety to improve cross-pollination and increase fruit production.
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USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8
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Open or wooded swamps and bogs, fields and and watersides from Nova Scotia to Michigan south to Texas and northern Florida.
Native Trivia
Blueberries have high iron content, are rich in carbohydrates and low in fat. They have loads of vitamins C, K & A, as well as manganese, and are a good source of dietary fiber. They are also rich in antioxidants that protect the body from aging.
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