Sweet Blueberry Seedlings

Appearance Fruit: Blueberries are small, round berries that are blue to black in color. They are covered in a waxy coating called the "bloom". Leaves: Blueberry leaves are oval or elliptical and grow alternately on the stems. Flowers: Blueberry flowers are bell-shaped and can be white, pale pink, or red. They grow in clusters of 8 to 10 flowers. Stems: Blueberry stems are yellow/green in color and turn reddish in winter. Taste Blueberries are sweet and have a variable acidity. Nutrition Blueberries are a good source of fiber, vitamin C, vitamin K, manganese, iron, and antioxidants. Growing conditions Blueberries grow best in moist, acidic, well-drained soil. They can grow in full sun to partial shade, but produce more flowers and brighter fall foliage in open sites.