Description
POLARIS BLUEBERRY
Vaccinium corymbosum x angustifolium
Origin: University of Minnesota
High-bush/Low-bush type cultivar. Mature height is 3 feet tall and slightly spreading. Ripening date is early mid-season. Yields have been consistent averaging 3.5 pound per plant over a 7 year period.
Fruit size is medium, approximately 70 berries per cup. Berry quality is good. The scar is moderately small. The light powder blue fruit is attractive and has good eye appeal. Fruits are normally hand harvested but the stature of the plants are tall enough for mechanical harvest. Flavor is excellent and has intense fruit flavor. Hardiness Zones 7a-3a.
Care Info
- Plant Type:Hybrids of Lowbush and Hlghbush attaining a height of 20 inches to 48 Inches at maturity. Deciduous fruiting low growing shrubs.
- pH Requirements:4.0 - 5.5
- Soil Type:Well drained sand or sandy loam
- Light Requirements:Full to filtered sun
- Plant Rows Spacing:1 - 2 feet
- Plant Aisle Spacing:2 - 6 feet
- Mulching:Beneficial, but not necessary
- USDA Zones:3 - 8
- Scientific Name:Vaccinium corymbosum x angustifolium
