Polaris Blueberry

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Polaris' Blueberries are well-shaped, upright and vigorous plants with dark green foliage. In addition to the berries, blueberries are beautiful ornamental, native shrubs with spring flowers and fall color. They can be included in the landscape as either a single planting, hedge/border or in areas such as native gardens and woodlands. They also make nice container plants for a patio or deck. Blueberry plants are very hardy and long-lived. They prefer organically rich, medium to wet, well-drained acidic soils in full sun to part shade. Vaccinium corymbosum 'Polaris' The ‘Polaris’ blueberry is a low growing variety that is a heavy producer of medium to large berries early in the season. Its powder blue berries are very sweet. Plants can produce 3-8 pounds of fruit per year. Berries are good for fresh eating, jams, preserves, pies and baking. The ‘Polaris’ has white, bell shaped flowers early in the growing season, around May. It is very cold hardy, down to a zone 3 which is -30f to -40f. Plants grow to 3’4’ by 3’4’. Minimum temperature: Hardy to -40f. USDA zone: 3-7.  Find your zone here. Light: Full to part sun. Fruit: Medium to large, sweet, powder blue. Bearing age: 2-3 years. Pollination requirements: It is self pollinating but does better with another blueberry nearby. Type: Half High Flowers: White, bell shaped Ripens: July. CAN NOT SHIP TO GA, MI, WA The last photo is an example of 4” "Polaris"  blueberries, however, they are not the exact plants that you will receive. The plant(s) that you are purchasing are grown in individual 4" size containers,  which are removed and your plants are shrink wrapped in plastic for shipping purposes.  Plants shipped during the growing season will be approximately 1 year old and 8"-14" tall. Shipping information Please feel free to email us at info@mayagardensinc.com if you would like more information prior to making a purchase decision.