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Oval-leaf Blueberry

Vaccinium ovalifolium

The Oval-leaf Blueberry is a small shrub that grows tasty blueberries. Its leaves are oval-shaped, and it blooms with pretty white flowers in spring. Kids love to pick and eat the sweet berries in summer!

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Oval-leaf Blueberry is a medium-sized shrub recognized by its distinctively oval, smooth-edged leaves. Its tiny, bell-shaped flowers are often pinkish-white, hanging in clusters. These mature into round, dusky blue berries covered in a waxy bloom.

KingdomPlantaePhylumTracheophytaClassMagnoliopsidaOrderEricalesFamilyEricaceaeGenusVaccinium
Oval-leaf Blueberry
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Oval-leaf Blueberry

Category

Plants

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

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Interesting facts

It loves moist, acidic soils often found in high mountain regions!

Its berries have a natural powdery 'bloom' that makes them look frosted!

Native peoples once used its leaves to make a comforting, warm tea!

This hardy plant is a relative to both cranberries and huckleberries!

Special abilities

Ability

Arctic Armor

Oval-leaf Blueberry can survive very cold winters by dropping its leaves and having a thick, protective bark.

Ability

Sweet Seed Spreader

Its delicious berries attract birds and mammals, which eat the fruit and help spread the seeds far away.

Ability

Shade Shielder

Oval-leaf Blueberry has leaves adapted to thrive in shady forest understories, making use of dappled sunlight.

Measurements & details

Height
30-150 cm
Spread
60-120 cm
Flower Size
0.5-0.8 cm
Bloom Season
Spring_early_summer
Edible
Yes
Toxicity
None
Lifecycle
Perennial
Pollination Method
Insect

Ecological connections

pollinates

Two-form Bumblebee

Bombus bifarius

collects nectar and pollen

eats

American Black Bear

Ursus americanus

forages heavily on ripe berries

eats

American Robin

Turdus migratorius

consumes berries, dispersing seeds

eats

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

browses on twigs and leaves

Traits

Also known as

Blueberry Shrub

Collections

Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always wash berries before eating them, and make sure you know they are safe!

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is Oval-leaf Blueberry?

30-150 cm

How wide does Oval-leaf Blueberry spread?

60-120 cm

How big are the flowers on Oval-leaf Blueberry?

0.5-0.8 cm

When does Oval-leaf Blueberry bloom?

Spring_early_summer

Is Oval-leaf Blueberry edible?

Yes

Is Oval-leaf Blueberry toxic?

None

What is Oval-leaf Blueberry's lifecycle?

Perennial

How is Oval-leaf Blueberry pollinated?

Insect

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