Vaccinium corymbosum Northland (Highbush Blueberry)
Incredibly cold-hardy, Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Northland’ (Highbush Blueberry) is a compact, dense, rounded, deciduous shrub, with ovate, medium green leaves turning attractive shades of gold, orange, red and purple in the fall. In late spring, bell-shaped, white flowers give way to showy clusters of medium-sized, medium blue, sweet blueberries which ripen in early midseason (early summer).
Incredibly cold-hardy, Vaccinium corymbosum 'Northland' (Highbush Blueberry) is a compact, dense, rounded, deciduous shrub, with ovate, medium green leaves turning attractive shades of gold, orange, red and purple in the fall. In late spring, bell-shaped, white flowers give way to showy clusters of medium-sized, medium blue, sweet blueberries which ripen in early midseason (early summer). Its reddish stems can be attractive in winter. 'Northland' is a half-high blueberry cultivar noted for its excellent winter hardiness. Perfect for small gardens or containers.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 3 – 7 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 7 |
| Plant Type | Fruit, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Vaccinium – Blueberries |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early)Fall |
| Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
| Spread | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
| 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 |