Earliblue Blueberry Bush

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Earliblue'

$59⁹⁹

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Delivery and Shipping

Shipping

To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.

Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.

*If you have found your zone already, it will be highlighted in the table below.

Standard Shipping Rates

At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.

From	To	S&H
$0	$19.99	$24.99
$20	$49.99	$29.99
$50	$69.99	$34.99
$70	$99.99	$39.99
$100	$129.99	$44.99
$130	$149.99	$48.99
$150	$150+	Approx 28%

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Understanding Plant Options

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

Earliblue Blueberry Bush highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Earliblue'
Growing Zones

5-9
Mature Height

6 - 8 feet
Mature Spread

4 - 6 feet
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Moderate to Moist
Soil

Well-Drained
Growth Rate

Fast
Fall Color

Burgundy - Purple
Pollinator Friendly

Yes
Pollinator Required

No
Fragrant

Yes
Pruning Time

When Dormant
Bloom Period

Late Spring
Harvest Time

Early Season

Growing Zones 5-9

Find Your Growing Zone!

The Northern Highbush Earliblue Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Earliblue') is an early-ripening fruit bush and one of the first Highbush to be commercially grown. This decisively modern heirloom Blueberry is long-lived, up to 30 years under optimal conditions, plus a wide range of adaptability, cold tolerance and wonderful flavor.

The upright, compact habit makes it easy to add beauty and functionality to any sized yard. Don’t forget the fragrant petite blooms that resemble fairy bells your local bees go crazy for each spring as they dangle daintily below the reddish-gray branches. The glossy, green leaves provide a rich backdrop for both the flowers and fruit and they transition to a lively burgundy-red for autumn!

It's best known for its medium to large fruit that is both wonderfully sweet and aromatic. Earliblue's fruit has a mild sweet flavor, is resistant to cracking, and ripens uniformly. Earliblue is considered one of the earliest ripening of the Northern Highbush varieties, making it a good choice for starting off your season! Include a few different varieties of other Highbush to assure pollination and a long harvest.

Planting and Application:

Earliblue is an excellent choice for container gardening where its well-mannered growth habit stands out. A fast-growing shrub, these are large and dense enough to provide fantastic privacy and screening, as well as food sustainability for you and your family! These are multi-purpose edible and ornamental landscaping shrubs, flowering accents and impressive fall color focal points!

Blueberries have long been valued for their exquisite flavor but also for their nutritional attributes. Considered superfoods, they provide some of the highest concentrations of antioxidants of any food. Many baked goods smoothies and preserves are in your future if you can beat the birds to your harvest!

Heirloom Blueberry
Medium - Large Light Blue Fruit
Early Harvest Firm & Sweet Berries
Spring Flowers & Burgundy Fall Color
Great for Containers

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Like all Blueberries, Earliblue prefers acidic soils with a pH of less than 5.5, and very moist, enriched soil, plus a healthy layer of mulch for best results. Plant in full sun for the most blooms and therefore, most fruit.