Chippewa Blueberry Bush
Vaccinium corymbosum x augustifolium 'Chippewa'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
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Your order is protected by our compliance system that:
- Prevents restricted plants from shipping to your state
- Ensures plants meet your state's agricultural requirements
- Protects gardens from invasive pests and diseases
Plant Profile & Growing Essentials
Cold hardy, Self-pollinating, Edible, Ornamental Berries/Fruit, Fall Color/Interest, Native, Attracts pollinators, Thornless, and Container Friendly
Specifications
Specifications
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Botanical Name
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Height
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Width
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Growing Zones
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Sunlight
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Growth RateSlow
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Flower Color
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Leaf Color
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Fall Color
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NativeYes
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Pollinator FriendlyYes
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring, Late Spring
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FragrantYes
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Does Not Ship ToAK, AZ, CA, GA, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA
Planting & Care Instructions
Planting & Care Instructions
Growing Zones 3-7
Compact, Cold-Hardy, Sweet Berries Chippewa Blueberry Bush
Half-High, Mid-Season
Chippewa Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum x augustifolium 'Chippewa') is an exciting selection of the Half-High Blueberries from the University of Minnesota. With their exceptional cold hardiness and attention to flavor, these new Half-Highs expand the selection of great Blueberries choices for both the commercial and home garden growers in colder climates.
Chippewa is an extremely cold hardy variety. Reports of the Chippewa Blueberry surviving -40 degrees and producing that same season are recorded! If you have a cold winter where you live, Chippewa is a first choice for you to consider.
It grows fast and tends to be long-lived, up to 30 years of production. It will hold an attractive shape with little pruning.
These high sugar, low acid berries have excellent flavor. You'll harvest Chippewa's medium to large berries in the middle of the growing season. The plant will yield from 3 to 8 pounds of fruit off of one mature plant.
Half-Highs require a pollinator for the biggest crops. Great partners for the Chippewa include the Northcountry or Polaris to ensure a hearty crop. Plant all 3 of these Half-Highs and extend your harvest over 2 months!
As an upright, compact grower, the Chippewa is also a useful landscape plant. A hot new trend is to intermix edible plants, like Blueberries, within the landscape along with other ornamental plants.
And it's easy to see why. Delicate white flowers artfully set against the dark green backdrop of the Chippewa's oval leaves makes a striking impression in the spring. In fall, the leaves turn brilliant red.
The compact habit makes the Chippewa a prime candidate for container growing. Plant Chippewa along with a few other varieties in pots on the patio and enjoy the atmosphere they create and the food they provide.
Chippewa Blueberries are easy to grow as long as the pH of the soil is maintained. Potting soils should be very acidic at 5.5 or lower. Make sure that your potting soil is for acid loving plants and add a little soil Sulphur to make sure the pH stays low.
When growing in the ground, do a simple pH soil test to get an idea of the pH of the soil you are planting in. You may need to amend your native soil for the best results.
Order this wonderful plant, and partner plants like Northcountry and Polaris today!
- Delicious Fruit
- Extremely Cold Hardy
- Compact Habit
- Brilliant Fall Color
