A newly introduced half-high blueberry which has shown itself to be very hardy, vigorous and productive. Mature plants reach 2 ft. and yield 3-7 lbs. of fruit. Fruit is small, but larger than Northsky, with an attractive aluminum blue color. Northland Michigan Univ. Northland will out-produce the other cultivars listed because it is a larger bush, but is not as hardy.
Berries are medium size and sweet with good flavor.
Better for fresh eating than for freezing. Patriot US3 X Earliblue Univ. Good choice for U-pick operations. A highly productive, early ripening half-high berry with yields similar to Northblue. Berries are very aromatic with aluminum blue color.