Growing & Maintenance:
Cross-pollinate with 2-3 cultivars for best production. To encourage development of strong plants, remove all flower clusters produced the first year. From 5th Year On: each year remove 25% oldest and heaviest canes at ground level.
Chippewa Blueberry
Vaccinium x 'Chippewa'
Plant Type: Small Fruits
Large, firm, dark blue berries with sweet flavor. Harvest midsummer. Foliage assumes bright red fall color.
Height:
4 ft
Spread:
6-8 ft
Hardiness Zone:
4-8
Characteristics & Attributes for Vaccinium x
'Chippewa'
Sunlight Requirements
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Full Sun (6 or more hours direct sunlight) |
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Season of Interest (Foliage)
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Features
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Cooking |
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Freezing |
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Baking |
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Fall Color |
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Fresh Fruit |
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Foliage Color
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Soil Preferences
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Moist, Well-Drained |
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Acidic |
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Organically Enriched |
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