Vaccinium 'Chippewa' (Highbush Blueberry)
Highbush Blueberry 'Chippewa', Blueberry 'Chippewa', Half-High Blueberry 'Chippewa'
Incredibly cold-hardy, Vaccinium 'Chippewa' (Highbush Blueberry) is a compact upright deciduous shrub, with elliptic, medium green leaves turning attractive shades of golden-orange in the fall. In late spring, bell-shaped, white flowers give way to showy clusters of medium-sized, light blue blueberries which ripen in midseason (early-midsummer). The berries have a sweet taste and a juicy texture. They are perfect for fresh eating, cooking, baking or preserves. 'Chippewa' is a half-high blueberry cultivar noted for its excellent winter hardiness. Perfect for small gardens or containers.
Although blueberries are self-fertile, cross-pollination produces the best fruit crop (larger berries and larger yields). For optimal pollination and yield plant more than one variety with the same bloom time.
- Grows up to 3-4 ft. tall and wide (90-120 cm).
- A full sun to part shade lover, this plant is best grown in well-drained, moisture-retentive, organically rich, acidic soil. Plant in a sheltered site and provide a good organic mulch.
- Perfect for mixed shrub borders in city gardens, cottage gardens or coastal gardens. Can be grown as an hedge or in containers. Great fruiting shrub with Rhododendrons and Azaleas.
- No serious pest or disease issues. Watch out for vine weevil, powdery mildews, chlorosis (manganese and iron deficiencies).
- Prune as needed in late winter beginning in the third year after planting.
- Propagation: Take 4-6in (10-15cm) softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings in early summer.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
Plant Type | Fruit, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Vaccinium - Blueberries |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid) Fall |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 48" – 60" (120cm – 150cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |
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While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 3
– 8 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 1
– 7 |
Plant Type | Fruit, Shrubs |
Plant Family | Vaccinium - Blueberries |
Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early,Mid) Fall |
Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
Spacing | 48" – 60" (120cm – 150cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Small Gardens |
Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Informal and Cottage |