The king of blueberries, known for its enormous, sweet fruit and a long harvest season that stretches summer’s joy
FEATURES:
- Sold in Bundles
- Produces the largest blueberries of any variety
- Sweet, firm, and flavorful fruit with excellent texture
- Exceptionally long ripening period for extended picking
- Mid- to late-season harvest for weeks of fresh berries
- Attractive spring flowers and brilliant red fall color
- Self-pollinating, hardy, and reliable
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the plant; does not fit in a box
- Due to federal and state laws, we are unable to ship bare root bundles to: GA, MI
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Chandler Blueberry in full sun with rich, well-drained acidic soil. Maintain soil acidity with peat moss, pine mulch, or a soil mix designed for azaleas and rhododendrons. Water regularly to keep soil moist, especially during fruit development, and apply mulch to protect shallow roots. Prune older canes in late winter to encourage new growth and improve airflow. While Chandler is self-pollinating, planting it with another variety will increase yields and extend your harvest season. Its large berries and ornamental beauty make it a must-have centerpiece in any edible garden.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-7
- Mature Height: 4-6' tall
- Mature Width: 4-6' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 4-6' apart
The king of blueberries, known for its enormous, sweet fruit and a long harvest season that stretches summer’s joy
FEATURES:
- Sold in Bundles
- Produces the largest blueberries of any variety
- Sweet, firm, and flavorful fruit with excellent texture
- Exceptionally long ripening period for extended picking
- Mid- to late-season harvest for weeks of fresh berries
- Attractive spring flowers and brilliant red fall color
- Self-pollinating, hardy, and reliable
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the plant; does not fit in a box
- Due to federal and state laws, we are unable to ship bare root bundles to: GA, MI
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip
Plant Chandler Blueberry in full sun with rich, well-drained acidic soil. Maintain soil acidity with peat moss, pine mulch, or a soil mix designed for azaleas and rhododendrons. Water regularly to keep soil moist, especially during fruit development, and apply mulch to protect shallow roots. Prune older canes in late winter to encourage new growth and improve airflow. While Chandler is self-pollinating, planting it with another variety will increase yields and extend your harvest season. Its large berries and ornamental beauty make it a must-have centerpiece in any edible garden.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 5-7
- Mature Height: 4-6' tall
- Mature Width: 4-6' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun
- Spacing: 4-6' apart
Why plant Chandler Highbush Blueberry?
Big dollops of juicy, sweet goodness! Chandler Highbush Blueberry boasts the largest blueberries of any selection you can grow. These plump, luscious berries cannot be picked by machine, and they ripen over an extended period. As a result, commercial growers don’t want to mess with them, and you generally can’t buy them in stores. But what makes Chandler impractical for big growers makes it wonderful for home gardeners. You get a long season of harvest and fruit that puts supermarket produce to shame! Plant Chandler near your door for easy, fresh summertime snacking.
How to use Chandler Highbush Blueberry in the landscape?
Take the time to appreciate Chandler Highbush Blueberry’s exquisite flowers in the spring. The dainty white blossoms, shaped like tiny, upside-down urns, make a pleasing show. You’ll also enjoy the flaming orange-red color that Chandler’s foliage takes on in the fall. A delightful Accent with or without fruit!
How To Plant Chandler Highbush Blueberry
Acid soil is key to growing Blueberries successfully. These peat-loving Accents require very low–pH conditions in order to thrive. If your soil isn’t naturally acidic, you may want to grow Chandler Blueberry in a large container or raised bed. Give it all-day sun if possible and use lots of organic matter—both as a soil amendment and as mulch. Water weekly if no rain falls. Chandler Blueberry is self-pollinating, but you’ll get bigger fruits and more of them if you plant another variety of Highbush Blueberry nearby so they can pollinate each other.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chandler berries are some of the largest you can grow—often reaching the size of a quarter. Despite their size, they remain sweet, firm, and full of classic blueberry flavor.
Chandler ripens from mid- to late summer, with a picking season that can last up to six weeks, offering an extended supply of fresh fruit.
Yes, Chandler is self-pollinating. However, planting it near another variety like Bluecrop or Blueray can increase your harvest and encourage larger berries.
