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Blueberry-Chippewa-Compact and cold-hardy variety 1 Gallon

Blueberry-Chippewa-Compact and cold-hardy variety 1 Gallon

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Blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum 'Chippewa' Information Page
Blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum 'Chippewa'

Blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum 'Chippewa'

Description

The 'Chippewa' Half-High Blueberry Bush is a compact, cold-hardy variety that produces abundant, sweet, and juicy blueberries. This cultivar is perfect for small gardens and containers, offering vibrant fall foliage and lovely spring blooms.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for edible gardens, container planting, and as a decorative shrub in landscapes. Its berries are perfect for fresh eating, baking, and making preserves.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum 'Chippewa'
  • Common Name Common Name: 'Chippewa' Half-High Blueberry Bush
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 3-4 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 3-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Late spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: No
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Other blueberry varieties

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in early spring or fall, ensuring good drainage.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Acidic, well-drained soil with a pH of 4.5 to 5.5.
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to remove dead or weak branches.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots in colder climates.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery pot.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Use a fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants in early spring.
  • Special Care Special Care: Monitor for pests such as aphids and apply organic treatments as needed.
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