{"product_id":"blueberry-northcountry-1gal-bl","title":"Blueberry: 'Northcountry' 1Gal (Bl)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"746\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"67\"\u003eNorthcountry Blueberry (Vaccinium angustifolium ‘Northcountry’)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, deciduous blueberry variety known for its hardiness in colder climates. It forms a dense, rounded shrub with upright to slightly spreading branches, typically reaching a deep green foliage in spring and summer that turns reddish-bronze in fall. In early summer, it produces small, delicate white to pale pink bell-shaped flowers that are highly attractive to pollinators. These blossoms give way to medium-sized, sweet, and flavorful dark blue berries in mid to late summer. The Northcountry variety is especially prized for its winter hardiness, vigorous growth, and reliable fruiting, making it a popular choice for northern gardens and commercial cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"766\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"771\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eMature Height \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 feet tall, 3–4 feet wide. \u003cstrong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic (pH 4.5–5.5), well-drained, high organic matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"976\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"901\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for best fruit production; tolerates partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture; avoid waterlogging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1098\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1049\"\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minimal; remove dead or weak branches annually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1166\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1101\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003eFertilization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extremely cold-hardy, USDA zones 3–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late summer; berries ripen evenly and are easy to pick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bylands Nurseries Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42021957795895,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0265\/3306\/8855\/files\/download_bcb1a91c-8be3-43c2-983e-0f819394108e.jpg?v=1765827007","url":"https:\/\/sherwood-greenhouse-and-gardencentre-ltd.myshopify.com\/products\/blueberry-northcountry-1gal-bl","provider":"Sherwood Greenhouse and Garden Centre Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}