Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum)

Blueberries belong to the heath family and are related to azaleas, rhododendrons, and mountain laurel.  The rabbiteye blueberry, or southern high bush blueberry is native to Georgia and northern Florida.  Blueberries are deciduous, but tend to hold their leaves through most of the winter.  Therefore, providing excellent cover for wintering hummingbirds.  Blueberries bloom very early in the spring and provide food for wintering hummingbirds that are still around or for that very early returning Ruby-throated Hummingbird.  Another benefit of having blueberry plants in your yard or garden is enjoying those fresh blueberries in early summer.  That is,  if all those fruit eating birds leave you some!

Light:  Full Sun to Part Shade

Blooms: Early Spring

Height: 4'-6'

Space: 4' to 8' apart

Soil: Acidic and well drained

Care: Feed with fertilizer designed for camellias, azaleas or rhododendrons.