Polaris Blueberry Bush
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Polaris'
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Polaris Blueberry Bush highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateMedium
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Flower Color
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 3-7
Best-Tasting, Hardy Selection
Half-High, Early Season
Polaris Blueberry is a Half-High Blueberry selection from the University of Minnesota that was introduced in 1996. Combining the flavor of one of the best Northern Highbush (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluetta') and the cold hardiness of a Lowbush cross selection (Vaccinium corymbosum x angustifolium 'G65 x Ashworth').
Polaris is one of the best tasting, hardy Half-High Blueberry selections ever!
Half-High hybrid Blueberries have become the hit of cold winter Blueberry growers. The Polaris is extremely cold hardy. It produces a bountiful crop of wonderful flavored fruit on a perfectly sized plant for the average landscape.
The Polaris produces medium sized, shiny, fragrant, light blue, firm berries with a classic sweet Blueberry flavor. It brings just a hint of acidity to spice things up. Excellent!
This Blueberry makes incredible pies, crisps and muffins and delicious jams and preserves. Wonderful for fresh eating straight off the bush into a bowl of hot cereal is a healthy way to start your day.
Polaris features a tight form and may just be the perfect Blueberry for your small garden. It performs great in big gardens, too! Use as an accent plant in the landscape or as a low border plant.
It produces between 3 to 8 pounds of fruit per plant when planted with other Half-High selections. Increase your crop load and extend your harvest by planting assorted Half-Highs with different ripening times.
Polaris shares the dense foliage and small stature of the Lowbush types of berry, and the fruit size and larger yields of the Highbush selections. This combination results in a plant that is covered with fragrant, white, bell-shaped flowers in the spring. Next, comes the medium sized, light blue, early season fruit. The season finishes up with a wonderful display of amazing red-orange fall color.
Polaris Blueberry does great in containers. It can also perform beautifully in the landscape with other ornamental plants.
For best results, make sure you have good drainage and a soil PH of 5.5 or less. If your climate seems too cold for Blueberries - or you thought you did not have the space for them - then Polaris is definitely for you!
Partner with Northblue and Northsky to get the largest yields.
- Excellent Fresh Fruit
- Extremely Cold Hardy
- Great for Small Gardens
- Ideal in Containers
