General Landscape Uses: Hedge or screen, wildlife attraction, evergreen interest
Ecological Restoration Notes: Soil stabilization, carbon sequestering, wildlife support
Description: The Japanese Blueberry is a unique ornamental bush. It is a rare bush that requires no maintenance and has a luscious dense canopy. This evergreen is a great specimen bush.
Dimensions: Height 20 ft.
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Native Range: China, Japan, and parts of Southeast Asia
Native Habitats: Lowland and mountainous forests, coastal and inland forests
Soils: Well-drained, loamy or sandy, neutral to slightly acidic (pH 6 – 7.5)
Nutritional Requirements: Moderate
Salt Water Tolerance: Low to moderate
Salt Wind Tolerance: Low to moderate
Drought Tolerance: Moderate
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Flower Color: White
Flower Characteristics: Small, fragrant, bell-like shape
Flowering Season: Late spring to early summer
Fruit: Small, round, dark blue to black drupe
Wildlife and Ecology: Flowers attract pollinators, fruits are a food source for birds, shelter for small mammals
Horticultural Notes: Grown from seed, cuttings, air layering
Comments:
Phillipe Solet –
Great job, thank you!