Origin: in East Lansing, Michigan State Univ., by J.E. Moulton, Stanley Johnston, and R.L. Andersen. Selected in 1960 at South Haven Expt. Sta.; introd. in 1977, Mich. 19-H (Mich. HBS 120 × Mich. wild LBS 1) × Mich. 36-H (Mich. 19-H × Berkeley). Mich. HBS 120 is from Pioneer, open-pollinated. Native Vaccinium angustifolium Aiton, enters into parentage in pedigree given as LBS, lowbush selection. Tree: of dwarf habit; spherical, about 30-cm spread; resembles lowbush species; small leaves turning red in fall; compact growth habit. Yields about 1/2 pint/ bush. Requires moist and acid soil, pH 4.5-5.2, high organic matter. Recommended especially as an ornamental. Fruit: berry medium-large; bright blue; firm; small scar and good flavor; very attractive to birds.
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