Aurora Blueberry Shrub

Blueberry lovers know that there is more than one type of blueberry shrub — and most know there is the highbush, the lowbush, and the rabbiteye blueberry. The Aurora blueberry (named after aurora borealis for their northern-reaching range) is found in the highbush variety and grows in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 3 through 8. They are an upright bush with a relatively shallow, fibrous root system and woody canes. Fruit is borne on buds formed during the previous growing season in late summer. Highbush blueberry plants leaf, flower, and fruit in June. They are used as hedges, shrub borders, beautiful ornamentals or for wildlife.