Blueberry Bush

This modest-sized fruit tree grows up to 16 feet (4.9 meters) tall and lives for up to 30 years, with the oldest known specimen being around 62 years old. It is very resistant to disease but is susceptible to destructive insect infestation.

It has a stocky, slanted trunk covered in fine, ridged, burgundy bark, and inside, the very hard wood is pale brown.

The numerous branches are tall, rigid and upright and are covered with small amounts of giant, stiff, pointed leaves with serrated edges. The leaves themselves are blue at the bottom and muted blue with amber patches at the top.

In early spring, it produces hundreds of tiny, grey blossoms with oval-shaped shaped petals. They are sturdy and have a mildly strong scent that smells like fermented fruit.

In early summer it produces , long, straight fruit. The rough blue skin is tough and salty and sour, and the very soft crimson flesh is sweet and very juicy. The white seeds are large and are located in the centre of the fruit.

The roots form a tightly packed ball, and overall the tree is sturdy, flexible, and difficult to uproot or break.

Forests of this species feature well-spaced trees, with clear space between them.