Common Caragana vs Chippewa Blueberry - TreeTime.ca

Common Caragana vs Chippewa Blueberry

Caragana arborescens

Vaccinium x Chippewa

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Common Caragana
Chippewa Blueberry

Common Caragana is a fast growing shrub that's known for its exceptional hardiness and drought tolerance. Although it's most commonly planted in shelterbelts, Common Caragana is also an excellent hedge or feature shrub.

Note: in warmer areas, this species can be difficult to contain once planted. Use the right plant in the right place.

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.

Common Caragana Quick Facts

Chippewa Blueberry Quick Facts

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Zone: 1b
Zone: 3a
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Height: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 0.9 m (3 ft)
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: fast
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium


Fall colour: red and orange
Flowers: yellow, in spring
Flowers: white, pink tinged
Fruit: pod like fruits
Berries: edible blue
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sweet, juicy
Harvest: July
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no

In row spacing: 0.3 m (1.0 ft)

Between row spacing: 5 m (16 ft)
Other Names: black karagana, caragana, pea tree, siberian pea shrub, yellow acacia
Other Names: chippewa half high blueberry, half high blueberry