Service North Carolina State University Blueberries can be grown in home gardens anywhere in North Carolina, if the right species and proper soil modifications are used. Blueberries are typically used in the landscape as hedges for screening purposes, but they can also be used in cluster plantings, or as single specimen plants.
Blueberries are an ideal year round addition to the landscape.
They have delicate white or pink flowers in the spring, the summer fruit has an attractive sky blue color, and the fall foliage adds great red and yellow colors to the landscape. Soil pH - Blueberries require a lower pH than many other small fruit crops. Before planting, take a soil test. Apply sulfur at least 3 to 4 months before planting, and take another soil test before planting. If pH is still above the acceptable range, additional sulfur can be applied.