Common Caragana vs Patriot Blueberry - TreeTime.ca

Common Caragana vs Patriot Blueberry

Caragana arborescens

Vaccinium x Patriot

NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON

Common Caragana
Patriot 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.

The Patriot Blueberry offers the largest fruit of all the early season blueberries and thrives in an acidic soil with a low pH. With fruit that can easily grow to the size of a quarter, you'll be known for having the largest blueberries for miles. The Patriot Blueberry is ideal for fresh eating, baking, and preserving. Cold hardy and self-pollinating, the Patriot Blueberry is also resistant to root rot.

Common Caragana Quick Facts

Patriot Blueberry Quick Facts

Lowest Price: $2.79 - SAVE UP TO 44%
Zone: 1b
Zone: 3a
Height: 4 m (13 ft)
Height: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Spread: 1.5 m (5 ft)
Spread: 1.8 m (6 ft)
Moisture: dry, normal
Moisture: normal, wet
Light: partial shade, full sun
Light: partial shade, full sun
Hybrid: no
Hybrid: no
Catkins: no
Catkins: no
Fall colour: red to deep red
Berries: edible blue
Firmness: firm
Flavor: sweet, mild
Harvest: July
Flowers: yellow, in spring
Flowers: white, pink tinged
Growth rate: medium
Growth rate: medium
Life span: medium
Life span: short
Maintenance: medium
Maintenance: medium
Suckering: none
Suckering: medium

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: patriot highbush blueberry, patriot northern highbush blueberry