Key Plant Features
Type: Perennial shrubs categorized into highbush, lowbush, half-high, and rabbiteye types.
Lifespan: Can live up to 20 to 50 years depending on the variety and care.
Flowers: Small, bell-shaped, and white or pale pink flowers that bloom in spring.
Fruit: Begins forming after pollination, starting green and ripening into deep indigo-blue berries packed with vitamins and antioxidants.
Growing Requirements
Soil pH: Highly acidic soil with a pH between 4.0 and 5.5 is critical (often amended with peat moss or ericaceous compost).
Sunlight: Requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Roots: Shallow root systems that need loose, well-draining, and consistently moist organic soil.
Pollination: Planting two or more different varieties with overlapping bloom times improves cross-pollination and increases fruit yield.
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