Lowbush Blueberry
Survives at –40°C: one of the most frost-hardy berry crops in the world
Lowbush blueberry is a North American berry crop that has nourished the indigenous peoples of the continent for centuries, and then won the hearts of gardeners worldwide with its unpretentiousness and generous harvests. This small, compact plant with fine, delicate leaves blooms in April with incredibly beautiful white-pink flowers, which then transform into a brilliant blue string of berries. There are several varieties, ranging from wild forms to cultivated selections—each with its own character and fruit flavour.
In the garden, lowbush blueberry sits beautifully alongside its taller relative—highbush blueberry, which ensures better pollination, and also looks wonderful next to honeysuckle and chokeberry, creating a picturesque composition. On small plots, it proves invaluable because it takes up little space yet yields a wonderful harvest. It achieved its greatest distribution in Canada, where wild populations remain a valuable resource to this day.
And here is the most interesting part—this modest plant is one of the hardiest berry crops in the world and calmly endures frosts down to minus forty degrees! This makes it a true queen of harsh regions, where many other fruit crops cannot even survive. If you are looking for a crop that will deliver harvest and beauty without exhausting care, lowbush blueberry awaits you.
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