Blueberry - Northsky

It is the most cold hardy of all the blueberries and will be most productive with winter snow cover. Although blueberries are self-fertile, cross-pollination produces the best fruit crop. Prune early before spring growth. It likes an organically rich, medium to wet, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. The shallow, fibrous roots need constant moisture and good drainage. Blueberries are delicious, exceptionally nutritious, high in bioflavanoids. It grows into a compact mound, and Northsky begins spring completely covered in snow white blooms. Blueberries are a delicious gourmet treat that may be eaten fresh or used in cobbler, cake, sauce, jam, jelly or syrup. The beautiful densely foliaged plant turns brilliant red in the fall. Plants appreciate a good organic mulch. The Northsky Blueberry, 'Vaccinium 'Northsky', is a variety that has small, sky blue berries that are firm and flavorful. Birds love blueberries so be sure to plant enough to share!. Northsky needs another blueberry for pollination, so combine with Northland for maximum fruit production. The flavor is similar to wild blueberries. ... additional info