Lowbush Blueberry
Survives at –40°C: one of the most frost-hardy berry crops in the world
The lowbush blueberry is a North American berry crop that has sustained indigenous peoples across the continent for centuries, eventually winning the hearts of gardeners worldwide through its remarkable hardiness and generous yields. This compact plant features delicate, narrow leaves and blooms in April with exquisite pale pink-tinged flowers that transform into clusters of brilliant blue berries. Several cultivars exist, ranging from wild forms to carefully selected varieties, each with its own character and flavour profile.
In the garden, the lowbush blueberry sits comfortably alongside its taller cousin, the highbush blueberry, which provides superior cross-pollination, whilst also creating striking visual combinations with honeysuckle and chokeberry. On smaller plots, it proves invaluable, occupying minimal space whilst delivering impressive harvests. It achieved particular prominence in Canada, where wild populations remain an important natural resource to this day.
Here lies the most remarkable feature: this unpretentious shrub ranks amongst the hardiest berry crops in the world, calmly enduring temperatures down to minus forty degrees Celsius. This makes it a true champion of severe regions, where numerous other fruit crops simply cannot survive. Should you be seeking a plant that offers both bounty and beauty without exhausting maintenance demands, the lowbush blueberry awaits your attention.
Lowbush Blueberry — planting & location
Extremely frost-hardy, acid-loving
How to water Lowbush Blueberry
Maintain consistent moisture!
Fertilizing and pruning: Lowbush Blueberry
Remove very old branches