
Northcountry Blueberry
Vaccinium ‘Northcountry’
A sibling of ‘Northsky’ introduced in 1988 – plants larger and more productive than ‘Northsky’. Recommended for commercial plantings and home gardens. Fruit 1/2″ in diameter with an attractive sky blue color. Flavor sweet and mild. Mature plants 18-24″ high, 30-40″ in diameter. Fruits approximately 5 days earlier than ‘Northblue’ and extends for 2-3 weeks. Partially self- fruitful. MNRC (Zone 3-8) Shown to be a reliable choice for home use in zone 3, but will produce larger yields in higher zones.
Sun / Shade Ratio
Shade Tolerance
Sun Tolerance
Attributes
MINIMUM HEIGHT |
18 |
Inches |
MAXIMUM HEIGHT |
24 |
Inches |
MINIMUM SPREAD |
30 |
Inches |
MAXIMUM SPREAD |
40 |
Inches |
HARDINESS ZONES |
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |