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Sea Buckthorn vs Chippewa BlueberryHippophae rhamnoides l. Vaccinium x Chippewa SOLD OUT (new stock expected: fall of 2021) SOLD OUT (new stock expected: fall of 2021) 
Sea Buckthorn is a nitrogen fixing shrub that produces attractive berries high in vitamin C. Chippewa Blueberry is the perfect shrub for attracting birds and butterflies. Incredibly cold-hardy, the Chippewa Blueberry is an upright shrub making it easy for harvesting. Known for producing high yields of large blue-colored berries, this blueberry is a favourite for fresh eating, baking, and preserves. As with all blueberries, the Chippewa needs soil with a low pH and high acidity. SEA BUCKTHORN QUICK FACTSCHIPPEWA BLUEBERRY QUICK FACTS
Zone:
2b
Zone:
3a
Height:
5 m (15 ft)
Height:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread:
4 m (12 ft)
Spread:
0.9 m (3 ft)
Moisture:
dry, normal
Moisture:
normal, wet
Light:
full sun
Light:
partial shade, full sun
Fall colour:
red and orange
Berries:
small berries that can be used for making jelly and wine, even medicines
Berries:
edible blue
Firmness:
firm
Flavor:
sweet, juicy
Harvest:
July
Flowers:
white, pink tinged
Growth rate:
medium
Growth rate:
fast
Life span:
medium
Life span:
short
Maintenance:
low
Maintenance:
medium
Suckering:
high
Suckering:
medium
Pollution tolerance:
high
Pollution tolerance:
low
In row spacing: 0.9 - 1.2 m (3 - 4 ft)
Between row spacing:
5 m (16 ft)
Other Names:
sallowthorn, sandthorn, seaberry
Other Names:
chippewa half high blueberry, half high blueberry
Tags:
All Items, Berries, Hedges, Interesting Foliage, Permaculture, Shelterbelts and Windbreaks, Shrubs, SPECIALS, Urban Yards, Wildlife Attracting, Winter Interest, Xeriscaping
Tags:
All Items, Berries, Blueberry, Fall Colour, Hedges, NEW, Permaculture, Shrubs, Urban Yards, Wildlife Attracting
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: yes
Ships To Canada:
yes
Ships to USA: no |