Hillside Blueberry (Vaccinium constablaei)

Family: Ericaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Vaccinium constablaei is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1 m (3ft 3in). It is in flower in June, and the seeds ripen in August. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

delicious flavour, it is the best tasting of all the blueberries. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; A delicious flavour, it is the best tasting of all the blueberries.; The fruit is about 10mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Woods in mountains. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)