How to prune patriot blueberry

Late winter or very early spring while fully dormant. Each year, cut 1–2 of the oldest canes (identified by their thick, scaly dark bark) to ground level. Shorten any overly long, drooping branches. Maintain 6–8 healthy canes per mature bush and clear the centre for airflow.

Annually. Yes — Patriot blueberry needs annual renewal pruning once established. It is a highbush variety that produces the heaviest crops on wood 2–5 years old. Remove the oldest, least vigorous canes yearly at ground level, thin any overcrowded interior growth, and on young plants remove blossoms in the first 2 years to encourage strong establishment.

Each year, cut 1–2 of the oldest canes (identified by their thick, scaly dark bark) to ground level. Shorten any overly long, drooping branches. Maintain 6–8 healthy canes per mature bush and clear the centre for airflow.