Pronounced (approximate): vak-SIN-ee-um an-gus-tih-FOH-lee-um
A low woody shrub bears small hanging white bells. Leaves have fine teeth and are mostly hairless.
Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium): fruit details. Tap the photo to open the gallery.
Family Ericaceae
Life cycle Perennial woody
Blooms May – June
Height 12 to 20 inches
Habitat part shade, shade, sun; sandy or rocky soil; open woods, rock outcrops, pine barrens, peatlands
Common names: Lowbush Blueberry
Bloom timing varies with latitude, weather and local conditions.
Explore reported observations. Sightings are not a complete range map.
part shade, shade, sun; sandy or rocky soil; open woods, rock outcrops, pine barrens, peatlands. Flowering season: May – June.
Velvet-leaf Blueberry has conspicuously hairy foliage and generally untoothed leaf margins. Include leaf details in identification photographs.
A low woody shrub bears small hanging white bells.
Leaves have fine teeth and are mostly hairless.
Clusters of blue berries develop in summer. Pair close views with a photograph of the whole plant.
14 field photographs. Select a photograph to enlarge it; use Load more photos to see the rest.
Native to North America.
Reported U.S. distribution
CT, DE, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, TN, VA, VT, WI, WV
Includes native and introduced state records where listed; a state record does not imply occurrence in every county.
Observation maps show submitted records, not every place the plant occurs. Follow local access rules when visiting a site.
Practice recognizing Lowbush Blueberry in the flower quiz, or compare it with other plants in the guide.
Field photographs: Where’s Wildlife.