Northsky Blueberry is a dwarf fruit-producing deciduous shrub with large waxy green foliage that turns dark red in fall. Clusters of snowy white flowers bloom in late spring before giving way to the small, richly 'wild' flavored sky blue blueberries that ripen in midsummer. Grows best with full sun and rich, moist acidic well-drained soils. Northsky can produce on average 2 lbs of berries, is self-pollinating.
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Origins: |
Native hybrid |
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Height: |
1' - 2' |
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Spread: |
1’ - 3' |
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Spacing: |
2' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
3 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Water regularly and mulch. Prune as needed in late winter. Chlorosis may occur in high PH soils. Blight, rot, anthracnose, canker, and mildew are occasional problems. Blueberry maggot, fruit worms, and spotted wing drosophila can damage the fruit. Mummy berry is a fungal disease that shrivels and dries the fruit- remove affected fruit immediately if spotted.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, Hedges, Foundation Plantings, Edible Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Thyme, Strawberry, Raspberry
