Vaccinium 'Chippewa' (Chippewa Blueberry)
Botanical Information
Family | Ericaceae |
Genus | Vaccinium |
Cultivar | 'Chippewa' |
Category | Woody |
Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | Berries may be consumed fresh, frozen and used in jams/jellies, baking and desserts. |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 2 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canadian Hardiness Zone | 3 |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Zone | H |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 1 m |
Spread | 1-1.4 m |
Growth | Slow |
Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
Shape | Upright. |
Cultivation | Moist, acid soil, plants perform better with cross pollination. |
Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
Leaf Description | Glossy green foliage with a red autumn colour. |
Flower Description | Blooms and small and white and are borne in the spring. |
Fruit Description | Large, blue, sweet fruit ripening in mid-summer. |