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Vaccinium 'Northsky'

Also Known As

  • Northsky Half Highbush Blueberry

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 18"
  • W: 30"

planting zones

  • 3a-9b

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Vaccinium 'Northsky' plant details

Vaccinium 'Northsky' is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Features glossy texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium 'Northsky'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 IN wide, 18 IN tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: border plant, compact, container plant, dwarf, edible, fall color

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium 'Northsky'

USDA Zones: 3a - 9b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

An exceptionally hardy blueberry, this cute compact 2' mound is prolific, producing 1-2 pounds of small sky-blue berries with excellent wild blueberry flavor; ornamental as well with white-tinged-pink spring flowers, glossy summer foliage and fiery red fall color; a fine choice for container or border; needs another cultivar for pollination. S/M
Midseason. Dwarf. Small but attractive fruit with a “wild” flavor. Each plant bears 1-2 pounds. Great in containers and the landscape. Hardy all the way down to -40 °F. 18” x 30”.

Gardening facts about Vaccinium 'Northsky' plant

How to Grow Vaccinium 'Northsky'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Fruit

    • blue
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Texture

    • glossy
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