Vaccinium
'Northsky'
Northsky
Family |
Ericaceae |
Genus |
Vaccinium |
Cultivar |
'Northsky' |
Category |
Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
2 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
3 |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H7 |
Height |
90 cm |
Spread |
70 cm |
General Description |
A very hardy cultivar. |
Cultivation |
Moist, acid soil, plants perform better with cross pollination |
Growth |
Slow |
Habitat |
Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description |
Glossy green in summer and red in autumn. |
Flower Description |
White blooms in spring. |
Fruit Description |
Small, blue, sweet fruit. |
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
Berries may be consumed fresh, frozen and used in jams/jellies, baking and desserts. |