Vaccinium, Half-High Highbush Blueberry 'Northblue'

Vaccinium

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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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