Spartan Blueberry Bush

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Spartan'

$149⁹⁹

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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
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

Spartan Blueberry Bush highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Spartan'
Growing Zones

5-7
Mature Height

5 - 6 feet
Mature Spread

4 - 5 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate
Soil

Well Drained
Growth Rate

Medium
Fall Color

Orange/Yellow
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

When Dormant
Bloom Period

Late Spring
Harvest Time

Early Season

Growing Zones 5-7

Find Your Growing Zone!

Big blue fat berries, the Spartan Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Spartan') was introduced in 1977 by the USDA in Beltsville, Maryland. This beautiful, upright Northern Highbush variety produced huge, quarter-sized fruit that was twice the size of the average Blueberry of the time.

Spartan had a big appeal for both commercial growers and home gardeners. The most obvious benefit was the amazing large fruit size, followed by the excellent quality of the fruit. A firm texture also added a snap to the eating experience! Self-fertile shrubs, you'll get a much larger harvest when planting your Spartan with another Highbush Blueberry. That just means more fruit for you and your songbirds and wildlife that will also partake in your harvest!

Bumblebees, honeybees, and butterflies love the darling white blooms with pinkish touches that stand out against the lovely green foliage. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 5 through 7, Spartan Blueberry grows 5-6 feet in height and 4-5 feet in width but can be kept pruned smaller to accommodate smaller properties.

Planting and Application:

The Spartan does very well in large containers with drainage holes! Fill with an acid planting mix and blend in some well-rotted leaf mold or pathway bark for perfect potting soil. Tall and rounded, you can use these flowering and fruiting edible shrubs for accenting garden beds and borders, or to use as a backdrop hedge to highlight your veggie garden or flower beds!

Northern Highbush Blueberries are generally self-fruitful, but you'll love the larger crops when you plant several together. The vigorous growth of this plant makes it ideal for hedging. You can take your orchard linear and create double-duty ornamental screening! Consider planting different ripening varieties in a hedge row for continual harvest and privacy.

Once picked, your berries will store well in the refrigerator, letting you enjoy them fresh for weeks. Add some to your breakfast cereal, add to yogurt, turn into jam or jelly, or bake in a pie or muffins. Use your imagination and you will have plenty of berries to experiment with!

North American Native Highbush With HUGE Fruit
Upright Growth Habit
Unmatched Summer Flavor
Wonderful Fall Color
Self-Fertile Early Season Northern Highbush
Great Double-Duty Ornamental Fruiting Bush
Plant With Another Spartan, or Earliblue, Reka & Bluejay For A Larger Harvest

#ProPlantTips for Care:

This is a Highbush Blueberry variety you want to keep eating after the bowl is empty. Here are some pro tips to get the most out of this wonderful variety: Plant in full sun for the most fruit and provide regular moisture to keep the fruit nice and plump! Provide 3-4 inches of arborist mulch over the top of the root system. Spartan is sensitive to poor draining soils and should be elevated when good drainage is a problem.

Blueberry bushes like acid soil with a pH of 5. 5. Add 2 tablespoons of Soil Sulphur to ensure that the pH is down in the mid 5's for container plants. We recommend testing your containers regularly for the best production. Fertilize quarterly with acid fertilizers rated for other acid-loving plants such as Azaleas, Camellias, and Rhododendrons.

Full Sun & Best in Acidic Soil
Ample Moisture, Mulch & Organic Fertility
Prune When Dormant
Resists Root Rot & Fungus
Self-Fertile & Larger Crops With Another
Needs ~800 Chilling Hours
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Beautiful in season and out, with enormous fruit for fresh eating and baking. The Spartan Northern Highbush Blueberry brings a wonderful upright growth habit in the landscape and a fiery orangey-red fall color. Simply put, this one is a real winner. Order yours today at NatureHills.com and don't let another day go by without these enormous fruits!