Vaccinium angustifolium (lowbush blueberry)

Lowbush blueberry is the most common species of the commercially used wild blueberries and is considered the "low sweet" berry, reaching only 12" in height. It is a prolific producer of small, sweet blueberries in June, making it a favorite among humans and wildlife alike. Lustrous, green leaves turn scarlet red in fall. Prefers a well-drained, slightly acidic soil. To increase acidity, fill hole with peat moss to ensure good root growth. Plant in an area that gets morning sun and afternoon shade. The plant has a two-year production cycle: The first year is known as the vegetative year, and the second is the fruit-bearing year. 

Lowbush blueberry is native to north-central and eastern U.S. In its native habitat, the plant grows in open conifer woods, old fields, and sandy or rocky balds. The flowers are pollinated in the wild by bumble bees as well as solitary bees. Many animals feed on the fruit and foliage, including raccoons, foxes, deer, and birds. Its leaves are also popular among caterpillars. It is a larval host to several moths and the pink-edged sulphur butterfly. The low growth provides cover for nesting birds. 

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