The hardiest northern highbush blueberry, surviving to -40° F. Very productive, mid-sized berries, very sweet. Yellow branch color and leaves turn yellow-orange in fall making Northland Blueberry great for fall and winter interest. Compact bush 4ft height and width.
ZONE: 3-8
POLLINATION/BLOOM TIME: Early-mid
RECOMMENDED GROWING AND CARE:
Full to 3/4 sun, balanced and regular moisture (especially in summer), acid soils - add peat moss or sulfur to increase acidity as needed. Reduce grass competition in root zone by applying 2-3" layer of wood chips. Apply aged manure under chips yearly. Cut out dead wood as needed.
CHILL HOURS: High: 1000 hours below 45F
DISEASE RESISTANCE: Good.
SIZE AT MATURITY: To 4-7' x 4', depending on conditions.