Vaccinium
'Northland'
Northland Blueberry
Family |
Ericaceae |
Genus |
Vaccinium |
Cultivar |
'Northland' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
2 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
3 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Height |
1.5 m |
Spread |
90 cm |
General Description |
Hybridized for the colder growing zones. |
Cultivation |
Moist, acid soil, plants perform better with cross pollination. |
Shape |
Low and spreading. |
Growth |
Medium |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Scarlet-red autumn foliage. |
Fruit Description |
Small, dark blue fruit ripening mid to late season. |
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
Berries may be consumed fresh, frozen and used in jams/jellies, baking and desserts. |