Vaccinium Chippewa (Highbush Blueberry)
Incredibly cold-hardy, Vaccinium ‘Chippewa’ (Highbush Blueberry) is a compact upright deciduous shrub, with elliptic, medium green leaves turning attractive shades of golden-orange in the fall. In late spring, bell-shaped, white flowers give way to showy clusters of medium-sized, light blue blueberries which ripen in midseason (early mid-summer). The berries have a sweet taste and a juicy texture.
Incredibly cold-hardy, Vaccinium 'Chippewa' (Highbush Blueberry) is a compact upright deciduous shrub, with elliptic, medium green leaves turning attractive shades of golden-orange in the fall. In late spring, bell-shaped, white flowers give way to showy clusters of medium-sized, light blue blueberries which ripen in midseason (early mid-summer). The berries have a sweet taste and a juicy texture. They are perfect for fresh eating, cooking, baking, or preserves. 'Chippewa' is a half-high blueberry cultivar noted for its excellent winter hardiness. Perfect for small gardens or containers.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 3 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 7 |
| Plant Type | Fruit, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Vaccinium – Blueberries |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid)Fall |
| Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
| Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
| Spacing | 48″ – 60″ (120cm – 150cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Bees, Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |