Vaccinium corymbosum 'Polaris'
Common name: Blueberry
Hardiness zone: 3
Type: Fruiting deciduous shrub
Native: No (cultivar developed for cold climates)
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Mesic to moist
Soil pH level: Acidic (pH 4.5–5.5)
Height: 90–120 cm
Spread: 90–120 cm
Colours: White to pink bell-shaped flowers; medium-sized blue berries
Bloom time: Spring; fruit ripens early to mid-summer
Drought tolerant: Low
Deer resistant: No
Rabbit resistant: Moderate
Polaris is an early-season blueberry known for its sweet flavor, compact size, and excellent cold hardiness. Best yields occur with cross-pollination from another variety like Northblue or Northcountry.
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Polaris'
Common name: Blueberry
Hardiness zone: 3
Type: Fruiting deciduous shrub
Native: No (cultivar developed for cold climates)
Light requirements: Full sun
Water requirements: Mesic to moist
Soil pH level: Acidic (pH 4.5–5.5)
Height: 90–120 cm
Spread: 90–120 cm
Colours: White to pink bell-shaped flowers; medium-sized blue berries
Bloom time: Spring; fruit ripens early to mid-summer
Drought tolerant: Low
Deer resistant: No
Rabbit resistant: Moderate
Polaris is an early-season blueberry known for its sweet flavor, compact size, and excellent cold hardiness. Best yields occur with cross-pollination from another variety like Northblue or Northcountry.