Vaccinium, Half-High Highbush Blueberry 'Northblue'

Vaccinium

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)
Synonym
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Sun Exposure
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Danger
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Hardiness
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Bloom Time
Other Details
Seed Collecting
Sun to Partial Shade
Fruit Shape
Fruit Size
White/Near White
Fruit Colors
Late Spring/Early Summer
Growing Habit
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Days to Maturity
Seed Type
From softwood cuttings
Disease Resistance
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Leaf Type
Foliage Color
Bloom Characteristics
Water Requirements
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs
Where to Grow
Other details
Propagation Methods
4.5 or below (very acidic)
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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Leaf Appearance
Degree to which the appearance is present
Leaf Texture (top)
Leaf Texture (bottom)
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Color of Leaf Margin
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Number of Vein Pairs
Appearance of Margin
Margin Width
Flower Shape
Flower Fragrance
Does it set seed?
Flower Size
Flower Type
Blooming Habit
Foliage Habit
Color Patterns
Awards (if applicable)
Seed Type
Growth Habit
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Awards (if applicable)
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Other Details
Pruning Instructions
Kernel Color
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Color Pattern
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Pruning Groups
Bloom Diameter
Heat (Pungency)
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Fruit Color
Disease Resistance
Seed Type
Flower Size
Size/Type
Flower Characteristics
Leaf Shape/Type
Leaf Texture
Leaf Color
Propagation
Pollination
Bearing Habit
Rootstock Vigor
Disease Resistance
Fruit Usage
Classification
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Visalia, California

South China, Maine

Ferrysburg, Michigan

Grand Mound, Washington

Rochester, Washington

Seattle, Washington

Holmen, Wisconsin

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Holmen, WI | August 2009 | positive

Planted 6 varities and Northblue was the only variety that thrived in our zone 3+ to 4- weather. The other varieties lived but would get...Read More

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Developed by the Univ. of Minnesota for cold-hardiness. Mid-season producer. Hardy to zone 4.

B
Ferrysburg, MI | February 2005 | positive

The berries are big,juicy,and delicious! Isabella loves them!She likes to eat them on her ice cream.

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