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The Northland Blueberry, 'Vaccinium 'Northland', has small dark blue fruit that has an excellent, wild berry flavor. Clusters of dainty, waxy, bell shaped, white flowers bloom in spring. Flowers are followed by tasty blue berries, which ripen in summer. Northland has bright green leaves that turn orange in fall. Reddish stems can be attractive in winter. This is the most cold hardy highbush variety grown. It is a great plant for ornamental use because of its low, spreading habit. It is effective in shrub borders or as part of less formal shrub plantings in areas such as native plant gardens or open woodlands. Fruit size is small and has a wild berry flavor. It has limber branches which do not break under heavy snow loads and adapts well to the sub zero climate. It is self pollinating. It likes an organically rich, medium to wet, well drained soil in full sun to part shade. The shallow, fibrous roots need constant moisture and good drainage. Plants appreciate a good organic mulch. Although blueberries are self fertile, cross pollination produces the best fruit crop. Prune early before spring growth. Blueberries are delicious, exceptionally nutritious, high in bioflavanoids. Blueberries are a delicious gourmet treat that may be eaten fresh or used in cobbler, cake, sauce, jam, jelly or syrup. Birds love blueberries so be sure to plant enough to share!
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