Vaccinium North Country

Short overview
Vaccinium North Country is a compact half-high blueberry cultivar valued for its cold hardiness and suitability to small garden spaces. It produces blue berries on a low-growing shrub that also provides seasonal ornamental interest.

Key characteristics

• Plant type: Deciduous fruiting shrub (Vaccinium half-high cultivar)
• Berry color: Medium blue with a powdery bloom
• Fruit form: Round berries borne in clusters
• Foliage: Medium green leaves turning shades of red in autumn
• Growth habit: Low, spreading to mounded shrub
• Mature size: Typically around 0.6–0.9 m (2–3 ft) tall and wide
• Flowering: Small, white bell-shaped flowers in spring
• Fruit season: Mid-season harvest

General growing notes

• Light: Performs best in full sun
• Water: Requires consistent moisture during active growth and fruiting
• Soil: Prefers acidic, well-drained soil with organic matter
• Care considerations: Mulching and maintaining soil acidity support healthy growth and yield

Note: Berry size, sweetness, and yield may vary depending on climate, soil pH, and cultivation practices.