Liberty Blueberry Bush
Vaccinium corymbosum `Liberty'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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| #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
Liberty 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 RateFast
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Fall Color
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pollinator Required
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Fragrant
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodLate Spring
Growing Zones 4-7
Easy-Picking Delicious Fruit Liberty Blueberry
- Northern Highbush
- Late Season
- Precocious Bush Starts Bearing Early
- Medium-Sized, Powder Blue Berries
- Firm and Flavorful
- So Easy to Harvest
- Excellent Fresh Eating
- Small, Dry Picking Scar
- Bushes are Both Edible and Ornamental
- Vigorous and Upright Variety
- Well-Branched Bush
- White, Bell-Shaped Blooms in Spring
- Lustrous Green Summer Foliage
- Fall Leaves Deliver Intense Red-Orange Color
- Can Be Grown in Large Outdoor Containers
- Self-Pollinating
- Developed by Michigan State University
It's a joy to harvest your own crop of healthy, delicious berries, especially with this valuable variety. Late season Liberty Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Liberty' PP #15146P3) has become known for high quality in both commercial and home garden settings.
Liberty is an abundantly productive variety. It's also a very late ripening Blueberry, which gives it a special place in your collection.
Precocious Liberty starts to set fruit very young. Don't be surprised to see fruit set on your Liberty Blueberry the first season you plant it!
The delicious berries are moderately large with a snappy, firm texture. They have a robust, balanced flavor and excellent firmness.
Liberty berries are a treat fresh and in baked goods. They last a long time in the fridge and freeze beautifully for use later.
Liberty is a vigorous upright-growing plant. It has a lovely spring bloom and an outstanding fall color display.
Numerous canes are moderately branched, and the fruit covers each branch. The fruit is set to the outside and well exposed.
As you might imagine, this special trait makes harvesting Liberty berries a total breeze!
Dark-green, glossy foliage contrasts nicely against the powder blue fruit. Watch in wonder in fall as the leaves turn brilliant, fiery red-orange as a fabulous fall color accent.
With very good keeping quality, these Blueberries are packed with vitamin C and high in dietary fiber. They are an excellent source of vital antioxidants.
Order Liberty Blueberry, and partner plants from the expert growers at Nature Hills today!
How to Use Liberty Blueberry in the Landscape
Although Blueberries are for the most part self-fruitful, add an additional variety for a much bigger crop. Try an early season like Duke and a mid-season selection like Toro planted close by to expand and extend your season of fresh fruit.
Add a row of Blueberries anywhere you have a little sunshine. You'll create a beautiful, informal hedge to define your yard.
Create a solid low hedge by planting four to six feet apart on center. Measure from the center of one to the center of the next.
Enjoy Liberty berries in delicious salads, smoothies, pies, jams, jellies and more with your very own fruit. Honestly, there is nothing better than knowing you have months of berries in the freezer for your family.
Grow Blueberry plants in slightly acidic soil with a pH between 4.5 and 5.5. They'll do fine in the ground in areas where you see Rhododendrons or Lupines growing in the wild.
Alkaline soil or short on space? No yard at all? No problem. The Liberty makes a fine patio container plant.
For proper Blueberry container culture, use potting soil designed for acid-loving plants. Plan to mulch with pine bark or pine straw.
Blueberries have a shallow root system, so a wide pot is best. Ensure the pot has plenty of drainage holes, and drill more if you need to.
If your soil is alkaline, your tap water may be, too. Collect rainwater to use on your Blueberry shrubs, an easy way to enjoy a more productive plant.
For an extensive library of Blueberry advice, read our Garden Blog and watch our YouTube channel. You'll get hands-on advice for the best "blues".
#ProPlantTips for Care
Plant your Blueberry bush in either full sun or partial shade. Please give it at least four hours of sunlight a day.
As well, Blueberries need well-drained soil that drains quickly after a rainfall. Raise the bed or plant in containers if you need to improve your drainage.
Apply a moderate amount of water on a regular basis, especially during fruit production. Catch neutral pH rainwater in a rain barrel for your Liberty Blueberries.
Prune to correct shape in late winter. Removing crossing branches and branches that grow into the interior of the plant at that time.
In early spring, fertilize with a formula for acid-loving plants according to the directions on the label. Use the application rate listed on the bottle.
Don't miss your chance to enjoy fresh, luscious blueberries late in the season. We'll sell out of our limited inventory of Liberty Blueberry plants quickly. Order from Nature Hills today!
