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. |