Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot' (Highbush Blueberry)

Highbush Blueberry 'Patriot', Blueberry 'Patriot'

Prized not only for its early crop of large, sweet blueberries, but also its profusion of pink-tinged white flowers. This multi-stemmed shrub has lovely yellow, bronze, and red fall color. An excellent hedge or landscape specimen.

Plant Type Fruit, Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 5-8
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Fall
Height6' - 8' (ft)
Spread6' - 8' (ft)
Spacing 60"-96" (in)
Water Needs Average
Maintenance Average
Soil Type Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid
Soil Drainage Moist but Well-Drained
Characteristics Fruit & Berries, Showy
Tolerance
Attracts Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot' (Highbush Blueberry) | Highbush Blueberry 'Patriot', Blueberry 'Patriot' || Prized not only for its early crop of large, sweet blueberries, but also its profusion of pink-tinged white flowers. This multi-stemmed shrub has lovely yellow, bronze, and red fall color. An excellent hedge or landscape specimen.
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Fall, Average Water Needs, Average Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Fruit & Berries, Showy, Attracts Bees, Attracts Birds, Attracts Butterflies, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers
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