Vaccinium angustifolium 'Chippawa'
Latin name: Vaccinium angustifolium 'Chippawa'
Common Name: Dwarf cornflower 'Chippawa'
Plant type: Fruit shrub
Shape: Fruit dwarf
Botanical family: Ericaceae
Vaccinium angustifolium 'Chippawa' is a lowbush blueberry selection with excellent hardiness, ideal for cold climates and poor acidic soils. It produces small, very sweet and aromatic blue berries, perfect for fresh consumption or processing. Its dense, spreading habit also makes it decorative, especially in the fall when its foliage blazes in shades of orange-red. 'Chippawa' is an excellent choice for northern edible gardens or naturalistic plantings.
Hardiness Zone: Zone 2
Exposure: Sun
Watering:
Fertilization:
Soil type: Acidic, rich, moist and well-drained
Minimum temperature: '-40°C
Foliage type: Obsolete
Foliage color:
Height: 60 to 80 cm (24 to 31 inches)
Width: 1 m (3 feet)
Growth rate: average
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