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Vaccinium Northblue Blueberry

Vaccinium 'Northblue'

Blueberry

Breeder
  • Plants are short stature, growing to 20-30" in height.
  • Fruit is dark blue, large and attractive with a good blueberry flavor and a pleasing sugar to acid ratio.
  • Glossy, dark green leaves turning to a deep bright red in fall.
  • A good plant for the home gardener with winter climates similar to Minneapolis-St. Paul.
  • Makes an ideal shrub for the home landscape.

Additional:

Self-fruitful (does not require a pollinator to fruit)

Blueberry Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Soil amendments may need to be added to make the soil more acidic (pH 4.5 to 5.5).

 

Height:

3-4 Feet

Hardiness Zone:

3-8

   

Characteristics & Attributes for Vaccinium 'Northblue'

Attributes
• Water's Edge / Bog Plant
• Edible Fruit/Foliage
Foliage Color
• Green
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Songbirds
• Attracts Butterflies
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
Soil Moisture
• Wet Soil/Wetlands
• Moist, Well-Drained
Habit
• Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Spring
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Fall