This half-high blueberry cultivar, a hybrid cross between V. corymbosum and V. angustifolium, is valued not only for fruit production but also for ornamental purposes. 'Chippewa' is a compact, upright shrub that grows up to 4 feet tall and wide. A mid-season variety, it blooms in small bell-shaped white flowers in late spring, followed by clusters of sweet, juicy, medium-sized blueberries that ripen midsummer.
Throughout summer, Vaccinium 'Chippewa' Blueberry maintains elliptic medium green leaves that turn attractive shades of red, purple, and yellow-orange in fall. The plant is very cold hardy, to Zone 3, and low maintenance; but the shallow, fibrous roots need constant moisture and good drainage. The bush attracts birds and butterflies.
Blueberries are self-pollinating but planting two or more varieties with similar bloom times encourages cross-pollination, producing larger yields of larger berries. Planting early, mid-season, and late-fruiting varieties extends the blueberry season from early June to the end of the summer.
Uses: Beds, Borders, Hedges, Screens, Containers, Small Gardens, Fruit
| Genus | Vaccinium |
| Species | hybrid |
| Variety | 'Chippewa' |
| Zone | 3 - 8 |
| Bloom Start to End | Late Spring - Mid Summer |
| Fruit Color | Blue |
| Habit | Upright |
| Plant Height | 4 ft |
| Plant Width | 4 ft |
| Additional Characteristics | Berries, Bird Lovers, Butterfly Lovers, Easy Care Plants, Edible |
| Bloom Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Medium Green |
| Harvest Season | Mid Summer |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Moisture Requirements | Moist, well-drained |
| Resistance | Cold Hardy |
| Soil Tolerance | Normal, loamy, Sandy |
| Uses | Beds, Border, Containers, Cuisine, Fall Color, Hedge |
| Restrictions | *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following: California, Canada, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Michigan, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Washington |
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