Northern Blueberry

Vaccinium boreale, Ericaceae

Zones

1–6

Layer

Shrub

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerGround CoverPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

4 – 5.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Kamchatka blueberryVaccinium praestans

Pollinator SharingNutrient Accumulation

CabeludinhaMyrciaria glomerata

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

American GooseberryRibes hirtellum

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Creeping SnowberryGaultheria hispidula

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Arctic RaspberryRubus arcticus

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect HabitatNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Cleveland SageSalvia clevelandii

Sage terpenoids inhibit Vaccinium species establishment and growth

Eames' CrowberryEmpetrum eamesii

Both low-growing shrubs compete for similar acidic, nutrient-poor soils in harsh climates

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionAcidic Soil IndicatorCold Climate Adaptation

Edible Parts

FruitLeaves

Medicinal Uses

AntioxidantUrinary Tract Health

Common Questions

What zones does Northern Blueberry grow in?

Northern Blueberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 1 through 6.

What are good companion plants for Northern Blueberry?

Good companions for Northern Blueberry include Kamchatka blueberry, Cabeludinha, American Gooseberry, Creeping Snowberry, Arctic Raspberry.

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