A bold, all-American blueberry that thrives in cold climates and rewards with sweet, juicy fruit and brilliant fall color
FEATURES:
- Sold in bundles
- Produces large, flavorful blueberries with classic sweetness
- Early- to midseason variety for dependable summer harvests
- Exceptionally cold-hardy and adaptable
- Fragrant white spring flowers and fiery red fall foliage
- Excellent for fresh eating, baking, or preserves
- Self-pollinating and reliable
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the plant; does not fit in a box
- Due to federal and state laws, we are unable to ship bare root bundles to: GA, MI
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Patriot Blueberry in full sun and acidic, well-drained soil for the sweetest fruit and best performance. If your soil tends to be heavy or neutral, amend it with peat moss or a planting mix designed for acid-loving plants. Keep the soil moist, especially during fruiting, and apply mulch to protect roots and retain moisture. Prune lightly in late winter to remove older canes and stimulate new growth. Patriot is self-pollinating, but planting it near another variety will improve yields and fruit size. Its adaptability and toughness make it an ideal choice for gardeners who want beauty and bounty in equal measure.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Mature Height: 3-5' tall
- Mature Width: 3-5' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 3-5' apart
A bold, all-American blueberry that thrives in cold climates and rewards with sweet, juicy fruit and brilliant fall color
FEATURES:
- Sold in bundles
- Produces large, flavorful blueberries with classic sweetness
- Early- to midseason variety for dependable summer harvests
- Exceptionally cold-hardy and adaptable
- Fragrant white spring flowers and fiery red fall foliage
- Excellent for fresh eating, baking, or preserves
- Self-pollinating and reliable
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the plant; does not fit in a box
- Due to federal and state laws, we are unable to ship bare root bundles to: GA, MI
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Patriot Blueberry in full sun and acidic, well-drained soil for the sweetest fruit and best performance. If your soil tends to be heavy or neutral, amend it with peat moss or a planting mix designed for acid-loving plants. Keep the soil moist, especially during fruiting, and apply mulch to protect roots and retain moisture. Prune lightly in late winter to remove older canes and stimulate new growth. Patriot is self-pollinating, but planting it near another variety will improve yields and fruit size. Its adaptability and toughness make it an ideal choice for gardeners who want beauty and bounty in equal measure.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 3-7
- Mature Height: 3-5' tall
- Mature Width: 3-5' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 3-5' apart
Why plant Patriot Highbush Blueberry?
An All-American selection of the All-American Blueberry! Patriot Highbush Blueberry is the obvious choice for your Star-Spangled Fourth of July picnic cake—just add the whipped cream and strawberries. A consistently heavy producer, this stellar Accent will provide you with loads of tangy-sweet berries to use in all sorts of recipes. Each summer, you’ll look forward to enjoying them in muffins, cobblers, pies, and tarts. Not a baker? Simply eat them right off the bush, or throw a handful into a healthful smoothie. Start your own personal produce patch today!
How to use Patriot Highbush Blueberry in the landscape?
Take the time to appreciate Patriot Highbush Blueberry’s exquisite flowers in the spring. The dainty pink-tinged white blossoms, shaped like tiny, upside-down urns, make a pleasing show. You’ll also enjoy the glowing red-orange color that Patriot’s foliage takes on in the fall. A delightful Accent with or without fruit!
How To Plant Patriot Highbush Blueberry
Acid soil is key to growing Blueberries successfully. These peat-loving Accents require very low–pH conditions in order to thrive. If your soil isn’t naturally acidic, you may want to grow Patriot Blueberry in a large container or raised bed. Give it all-day sun if possible and use lots of organic matter—both as a soil amendment and as mulch. Water weekly if no rain falls. PatriotBlueberry is self-pollinating, but you’ll get bigger fruits and more of them if you plant another variety of Highbush Blueberry nearby so they can pollinate each other.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Patriot is self-pollinating, but planting it near another variety such as Bluecrop or Chandler will increase yield and improve berry size.
Patriot ripens in early to midsummer, offering one of the first harvests of the season and plenty of berries to enjoy fresh or baked into pies and muffins.
Patriot is one of the most cold-hardy highbush varieties, thriving in northern regions and even in heavier soils. It remains productive and healthy year after year.
How Does Shipping Work?
Bower & Branch Trees, the real BIG trees, don’t fit in a box! Our big trees, sizes XL and bigger, require expert delivery and care, that means our extra-large trees are shipped on Bower & Branch trucks. We are the only ones who know how to ship our big and bigger trees and plants with tender loving care. We deliver your trees and plants directly to you. Ask Bower & Branch about planting services – we'd be happy to assist in installation.
*For Big trees and Shrubs, Size XL and bigger: Review our Seasonal Shipping Timelines and Policy here.
Your trees and plants are grown across the United States at various Bower & Branch Growers. Depending on your location, your plant orders may be shipped from various locations. Please expect orders with multiple items to be delivered over a number of days as a result. Orders made up of numerous items or selections will not arrive at your home on the same day.
Shipping Delays:
From time to time, Bower & Branch Growers may determine to delay order shipment based on various factors for plant health. Weather in your region, as well as, where your plants are grown, is always considered when shipping. Extreme weather conditions may delay some or all of your order. Bower & Branch allows our Growers to make final shipping decisions based solely to benefit your trees and plants’ health and success.
