Northland

Northland is an early to midseason blueberry released by Michigan State University in 1967, bred with lowbush parentage for extreme cold hardiness to USDA zone 3. The bushes are lower and more spreading than typical highbush types, reaching about three to four feet with flexible canes that bend under snow rather than breaking, making it ideal for harsh northern winters. Northland produces heavy crops of small to medium, sweet berries with a wild-blueberry flavor reminiscent of its lowbush heritage. Its toughness, productivity and compact habit make it a top choice for cold-climate gardeners and for use as an edible ornamental hedge. The dense growth also provides good wildlife habitat.