Blueberry 'Northcountry' #2

Small shrub, sweet rewards! ‘Northcountry’ is a compact, cold-hardy blueberry with pale blue berries and a sweet, wild-blueberry flavor. Its low, spreading habit fits beautifully into smaller gardens and edible borders, putting homegrown summer snacks within easy reach.

Delicate spring flowers welcome the growing season, followed by berries for fresh eating, pancakes, and homemade preserves. Colorful fall foliage keeps this hardworking little shrub interesting after the harvest.

• Botanical name: Vaccinium ‘Northcountry’
• Available Size: 2 gallon
• Plant habit: Compact, spreading half-high blueberry.
• Mature size: Approximately 2–3 feet tall and 3–4 feet wide.
• Light: Full sun for best fruit production.
• Soil: Acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
• Water: Keep soil consistently moist without waterlogging. Mulch to help conserve moisture and protect shallow roots.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 3–7.
• Harvest: Early to midseason; timing varies with climate and growing conditions.
• Pollination: Plant with another compatible blueberry variety that blooms at the same time for reliable fruit production.