Purchased for the color & size. These are ok . Bottom half of shrubs are dead. Charle Brown shrubs
Northland Blueberry
Northland Blueberry
$36.75
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Vaccinium corymbosum 'Northland'
Choose Northland Blueberry if you want a compact, cold-climate blueberry that earns its space with dependable crops. The tradeoff: it needs acidic soil and a second blueberry nearby for better production.
Buy This If
- You want a hardy blueberry.
- You can acidify the soil.
- You will plant another blueberry.
Skip This If
- Your soil runs sweet.
- You want one self-reliant fruit shrub.
- Deer browse your fruit plants heavily.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B | It looks tidy and useful, but fruit production matters more than showy flowers or bold foliage. |
| Growth Rate | B | It grows at a steady pace without becoming a fast, screening-type shrub. |
| Maintenance | B- | Plan on soil acidity checks, mulch, watering during dry stretches, and occasional pruning. |
| Deer Resistance | C | Blueberries can be browsed, especially when tender growth or fruit is easy to reach. |
| Small Space Fit | A- | Its compact, spreading habit fits smaller edible beds better than many fruiting shrubs. |
| Screening Value | D | This is a fruit shrub, not a privacy plant, and it drops leaves in winter. |
Compare It To
Blueray Blueberry
Choose Northland Blueberry for colder, tighter plantings; choose Blueray Blueberry if larger berries matter more and you have more room.
Duke Blueberry
Choose Duke Blueberry for an earlier harvest; choose Northland Blueberry if cold hardiness and compact growth are the bigger priorities.
Northcountry Blueberry
Choose Northland Blueberry for a more shrub-like edible planting; choose Northcountry Blueberry when you need the smallest blueberry option.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Northland when the customer wants fruit first, not a show shrub. Buy two compatible blueberries, prep the soil correctly, and mulch well.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 3.5 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 4.5 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-7a |
| Spacing | 5.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded, multi-stem |
Customers Usually Ask
Do I need more than one?
Yes, plant another blueberry variety nearby for heavier crops.
Can it grow in regular garden soil?
Only if the soil is acidic enough and drains well.
Will birds take the berries?
Yes, use netting if you want the harvest.
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31156
