Vaccinium hybrid Northblue

Northblue Blueberry

Northblue Blueberry combines a compact habit with large, dark berries that ripen in midseason. Soft pink spring flowers add an ornamental display before the crop develops.

This half-high hybrid brings bright autumn foliage to a small edible planting. Its modest size is useful where a full-sized highbush blueberry would occupy too much space.

Grow in sun and moist, acidic soil. Allow 800 or more chill hours; cross-pollination improves fruiting.

Size (approximate)
• Height: 3 ft

Hardiness
• USDA Zones: 3–8

Best Uses
• Home berry patch
• Edible borders

Plant type

Deciduous Shrub, Small fruit shrub

Height

3 ft

Width

2"

Hardiness zones

3–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Moderate

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Pink

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Red

Fruit color

Blue

Attracts

Bees

Soil

Acidic, Moist well-drained

Landscape use

Border, Fruit

Fruit

Yes

Fragrant

Yes

Deer resistant

No

Salt tolerant

No

Drought tolerant

No