Patriot is a very productive blueberry that can produce 10-20 pounds of fruit per plant. It is a "half-high" blueberry variety, which is a hardy cross between highbush and lowbush-type blueberries. The berries are large and firm, have a rich flavor and ripen in July. Patriot is adaptable to many soil types, shows good resistance to root rot, and can withstand wet soils better than other varieties. The flower buds and woody stems are hardy to –30 degrees F. But, this variety blooms early, so either plant this variety in a location protected from late-spring frost or cover the plant at night if it's blooming and a late frost is expected. A mature plant grows 2 to 4-feet tall and wide, with a spreading rather than upright form. Very winter hardy to -30 degrees or lower (Zone 3-7).