Blueberry Vaccinium Corymbosum Care Florida Gardens  Check the Complete List of Plants, Trees, Ornamental and Medicinal Plants Blueberry – Vaccinium Corymbosum Also Known As: Highbush Blueberry, American Blueberry, Arándano 🌍 Place of Origin Vaccinium corymbosum , commonly known as the highbush blueberry , is native to eastern North America , particularly from the Great Lakes to the southeastern U.S. It has been cultivated since the early 20th century, with Florida breeding programs developing southern highbush varieties that thrive in warmer zones. 🌱 USDA Growing Zones Ideal Zones: 7–10 (southern highbush varieties for Florida) Best suited for North and Central Florida , but some southern highbush cultivars like ‘Emerald’, ‘Jewel’, ‘Misty’, and ‘Windsor’ perform well in South Florida with proper care 🌿 Soil & Water Requirements Soil: Requires acidic soil (pH 4.0–5.5), rich in organic matter Use pine bark mulch or peat to increase acidity Water: Needs co...