Vaccinium corymbosum 'North Blue'

Also Known As

Vaccinium 'Northblue'
North Blue Blueberry
Northblue Half Highbush Blueberry

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 3'

planting zones

3a-9b

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Vaccinium corymbosum 'North Blue' plant details

Vaccinium corymbosum 'North Blue' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium corymbosum 'North Blue'

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, hedge

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium corymbosum 'North Blue'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Developed by the Univ.of Minnesota for its cold hardiness, only 3-4' tall this shrub is also perfect for smaller yards; a midseason producer of large, dark-blue berries (3-7 lbs/bush north, more south). S/M/Acid

By: Forestfarm

Compact blueberry developed by the University of Minnesota for its cold hardiness. It is a midseason producer of large, dark-blue berries. Green foliage turns bright red in the fall. This will be a perfect choice for smaller yards. Growth Rate fast

By: Garden World

Mid-season. Bushy, spreading plants. Grows just 2-3 ft. high, bearing large navy-blue fruits producing an appealing tart-sweet flavor. Highest yielding Arctic blueberry - up to 5 quarts (7lbs.) per plant. Brilliant red fall color. You will need 2-3 different kinds for cross-pollination.

By: Florida Hill Nursery

Midseason. Semi-dwarf bush. Great producer for northern regions, yielding 3-4 lb. of fruit per plant. Excellent in the home landscape because it's compact and very ornamental. Very hardy to -35 °F.