Polaris Blueberry (Early Harvest)

Polaris Blueberry (Early Harvest)Mix and match for free shipping when purchasing 6 or more perennial berries, vines, or crowns! Polaris Blueberry is an early season half high variety specially bred for northern climates, offering cold hardiness and rich flavor in a compact form. The medium sized berries are deep blue with a sweet, aromatic taste and a hint of tartness, perfect for fresh eating or baking. Though the bush grows just 23 feet tall, it delivers impressively high yields

Mix-and-match for free shipping when purchasing 6 or more perennial berries, vines, or crowns!   

Polaris Blueberry is an early-season half-high variety specially bred for northern climates, offering cold hardiness and rich flavor in a compact form. The medium-sized berries are deep blue with a sweet, aromatic taste and a hint of tartness, perfect for fresh eating or baking. Though the bush grows just 2–3 feet tall, it delivers impressively high yields and thrives in containers or small garden beds. Polaris often serves as an excellent pollinator for other half-high varieties, especially Northblue. Its tidy habit, vivid fall foliage, and early ripening make Polaris a favorite for home gardeners seeking a flavorful start to blueberry season.

• Latin Name: Vaccinium corymbosum × angustifolium ‘Polaris’
• Variety: Half-high (Northern Highbush × Lowbush hybrid)
• Pot Size: 4.5-5"
• Zones: 3-7
• Chill Hours: 700-1,000+
• Harvest: Late Spring to Early Summer (Early Harvest)
• Bush Habit: Dwarf to medium, upright‑spreading, about 3–4 ft tall/spread
• Fruit: Medium berries, aromatic, firm, sweet‑tart flavor

Facts to Note:

Polaris is a half-high variety developed for very cold climates, with excellent winter hardiness down to -30°F. It produces early-season, medium-sized berries with a rich, sweet flavor. Compact and upright in form, Polaris is often planted with other varieties for cross-pollination and improved yields.

Fall planting variety with shipments starting in late October. Combining with other berries or trees for shipping in 2026 will require additional shipping fees.

Learn more about growing blueberries with our downloadable Growing Guide.