Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sweet Heart'

Common Name: Sweet Heart Blueberry

Bloomtime: Late Spring to Early Summer

Bloomcolor: White

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Height: 4-6 ft (1.5-2m)

Spread: 2-3 ft (0.5-1m)

Spacing: 2-3 ft (0.5-1m)

Water: Average Water Needs

Zone: 4

Attracts Butterflies: Attracts: Birds, Butterflies

Characteristics: Attracts: Birds, Butterflies. Bee Friendly., Problems No serious insect or disease problems. Birds love the fruit, so plants may need to be covered with netting as the fruit begins to ripen in order to protect the crop. Chlorosis (yellowing of leaves) may occur in high pH soils. Potential but infreq, Garden Uses: Useful for ornamental purposes (flowers, fruit, quality summer foliage and fall color) as well as for fruit production (blueberries). It is effective in shrub borders or as part of less formal shrub plantings in areas such as native plant gar,