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VARIETY CHART - HALF-HIGH BLUEBERRIES

Northern Highbush | Southern Highbush | Half-High Blueberries | Various

		FRUIT			BUSH HABIT
Variety	Zone	Season	Size	Flavor	Mature Size	Bush Shape	Fall Color
Half-High Blueberries Polaris	3-7	Early		Sweet	3-4 ft	Compact Upright	Red
Polaris, a 1996 release from Minnesota, is recommended where a cold-hardy, early ripening companion to Northblue or Chippewa is desired. The berries are aromatic and very sweet. For best pollination and fruit set, plant Polaris alongside other cold hardy varieties.
Half-High Blueberries Northcountry	3-7	Early-Mid		Wild	1.5-2 ft	Compact Spreading	Red, Scarlet
Northcountry grows slightly larger than Northsky, reaching 3 feet in diameter. It displays compact bush characteristics similar to Northsky, but is more vigorous and adaptable in less than optimum soil types. Yields will range between 2 to 5 pounds per mature bush. With its dark green summer foliage and scarlet fall color, Northcountry is one of the best varieties for the edible landscape.
Half-High Blueberries Chippewa	3-7	Mid		Sweet	3-4 ft	Compact Upright	Red
Chippewa is also a 1996 release from Minnesota. The bush is slightly larger than Polaris and more upright than Northblue. Berries are sky blue and the largest of all Half-High varieties. Yields averaging between 3 to 7 pounds per bush at maturity are common.
Half-High Blueberries Northblue	3-7	Mid		Wild	2-3 ft	Upright Open	Red, Burgundy
Northblue is a proven producer of quality fruit in cold climates, yielding 3 — 7 pounds per mature bush. The fruit has a “wild” taste that makes it excellent for baking or fresh eating. Northblue has survived winter temperatures to minus 35°F, although production is maximized when snow protection is adequate. Recommended for those desiring a higher yielding cold-hardy variety.
Half-High Blueberries Northsky	3-7	Mid		Wild	1-1.5 ft	Compact Mound	Red, Burgundy
Northsky is the most cold-hardy of all blueberries and can survive extreme winter conditions. Even in warmer areas, Northsky has been quite popular as a wonderful addition to the landscape, being particularly well suited for container growing, borders or group plantings. The bush grows 2-3 feet wide and begins spring completely covered in snow-white blooms. The foliage is dense, with small glossy green leaves in summer. Yields range from 1-2 pounds per bush.