Patriot is an early-season northern highbush blueberry released by the University of Maine in 1976, bred for exceptional cold hardiness and tolerance of heavier, wetter soils than most blueberries accept. The compact, upright bushes reach about three to five feet and produce large, slightly flattened, firm berries with a sweet flavor. Patriot is one of the hardiest highbush cultivars, reliable to USDA zone 3, and its manageable size makes it well suited to home gardens and containers. It also has good resistance to Phytophthora root rot, which lets it succeed where drainage is imperfect. Attractive in bloom and fruit, Patriot doubles as an ornamental as well as a productive berry bush.
Flavor Profile
Sweet and pleasant with a good balance of sugar and acid and a classic blueberry taste.
Visual Characteristics
Large, slightly flattened firm berries on a compact upright bush three to five feet tall, with showy blooms.
Growing Tips
Extremely cold hardy and tolerant of heavier soils; its compact size suits small gardens and large containers.
Resistance Information
Disease Resistance
Resistant to Phytophthora root rot and tolerant of wetter soils.
Where to Buy
Sourcing information coming soon. Check local nurseries and seed banks for availability.