{"product_id":"bleuet-en-corymbes","title":"Highbush Blueberry","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighbush Blueberry (\u003cem\u003eVaccinium corymbosum\u003c\/em\u003e) \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold-Hardy Edible Berry Shrub for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Highbush Blueberry (\u003cem\u003eVaccinium corymbosum\u003c\/em\u003e) is a slow-growing, cold-hardy shrub ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7). It typically grows 0.5–1 ft per year (15–30 cm) and reaches 3-13 ft (1–4 m) at maturity. Best for edible gardens, small yards, and ornamental planting, it offers delicious summer berries and outstanding fall colour along with excellent adaptation to acidic soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Highbush Blueberry for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA perfect edible shrub for colder climates, combining fruit production with ornamental beauty in compact landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardiness: Zone 4a (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowth Rate: Slow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest For: Small yards, ornament, edible gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance: Medium once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey Feature: Edible fruit and fall colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative \/ Non-native: Native to North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrganic-rich (humus) soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcidic, well-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRural and garden settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold climates (not drought tolerant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTree Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3–13 ft (1-4 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5–7 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5–1 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcidic, sandy, organic-rich, well-drained\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate (regular moisture preferred)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–50+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Highbush Blueberry Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose Highbush Blueberry if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want edible fruit within 2–4 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a small to medium yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 4–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want fall colour and seasonal interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a shrub for edible landscaping or garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour soil is not acidic (requires soil amendment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a drought-tolerant plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting in heavy clay or poorly drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdible gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackyard landscaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow hedges or borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental shrub planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife habitat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProduces abundant berries while maintaining a compact form, with dense foliage and multi-season interest, making it both productive and decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Highbush Blueberry Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA unique combination of fruit production and ornamental beauty across all seasons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of delicate white-pink bell-shaped flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, edible blue berries and lush green foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant red, orange, and purple foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine branching structure adds subtle interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Highbush Blueberry is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7 and tolerates typical Canadian winter conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch (preferably acidic mulch like pine bark)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect roots from extreme freeze-thaw cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4–6 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4–5 ft between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply 1–2 times per week for 2–3 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil consistently moist but well-drained\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow fast does Highbush Blueberry grow in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTypically 0.5–1 ft per year in good conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 4a and performs well in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need another tree for pollination?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes—planting multiple varieties improves fruit yield and size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo—roots are shallow but non-invasive; avoid disturbing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLow—berries may drop but are generally manageable and desirable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Trees\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\" style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eTree\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/highbush-blueberry\" title=\"Highbush Blueberry\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/highbush-blueberry\" title=\"Highbush Blueberry\"\u003eHighbush Blueberry\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdible berries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdible landscaping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/lowbush-blueberry\" title=\"Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/lowbush-blueberry\" title=\"Lowbush Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium)\"\u003eLowbush Blueberry\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery hardy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGroundcover fruit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/canada-serviceberry\" title=\"Canada Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/canada-serviceberry\" title=\"Canada Serviceberry (Amelanchier canadensis)\"\u003eCanada Serviceberry\u003c\/a\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEarly fruit and flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall trees\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee (if applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/deciduous-shrubs-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Deciduous Shrubs of Eastern Canada\"\u003eDeciduous Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/edible-trees\" title=\"Collection: Edible Trees \u0026amp; Shrubs\"\u003eEdible Trees \u0026amp; Shrubs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-4-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 4 Plants\"\u003eHardiness Zone 4 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Articles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to Grow Blueberries in Ontario\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Acid-Loving Plants for Your Garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Small (110 ml)","offer_id":49198349582655,"sku":null,"price":3.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":49198349615423,"sku":null,"price":6.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/Bleuet-en-corymbe-illustration.jpg?v=1769902735","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/highbush-blueberry","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}