A tasty blueberry, with spring white bells, summer-blue harvests, and a red-orange fall finale
FEATURES:
- Upright, vigorous grower with a rounded crown that feels tidy and intentional in the landscape
- Delicate white, bell-shaped spring blooms that invite pollinators in and set the stage for fruit
- Mid-season producer with classic blue berries that are great for fresh snacking, baking, and freezing
- Firm fruit with a dependable harvest window, so you can pick steadily instead of all at once
- Fall color shifts into bright reds and oranges for real ornamental value after harvest
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Keep the trunk visible and the look crisp with a clean mulch ring at the base, then layer low, acid-loving companions around the canopy’s edge to create a soft, finished “skirt” that makes the shrub feel intentional and styled; if you want maximum harvest, pair it with a second blueberry variety nearby and let pollinators do the matchmaking while you take credit for the bounty.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Mature Height: 5-7' tall
- Mature Width: 5-7' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 5-7' apart
A tasty blueberry, with spring white bells, summer-blue harvests, and a red-orange fall finale
FEATURES:
- Upright, vigorous grower with a rounded crown that feels tidy and intentional in the landscape
- Delicate white, bell-shaped spring blooms that invite pollinators in and set the stage for fruit
- Mid-season producer with classic blue berries that are great for fresh snacking, baking, and freezing
- Firm fruit with a dependable harvest window, so you can pick steadily instead of all at once
- Fall color shifts into bright reds and oranges for real ornamental value after harvest
- Hand Selected; Fresh from the Grower
- Ships on our trucks because of the size of the tree – does not fit in a box
Bower & Branch Landscape Design Tip:
Keep the trunk visible and the look crisp with a clean mulch ring at the base, then layer low, acid-loving companions around the canopy’s edge to create a soft, finished “skirt” that makes the shrub feel intentional and styled; if you want maximum harvest, pair it with a second blueberry variety nearby and let pollinators do the matchmaking while you take credit for the bounty.
Growth Facts
- Hardiness Zone: 4-8
- Mature Height: 5-7' tall
- Mature Width: 5-7' wide
- Exposure: Full Sun/Part Shade
- Spacing: 5-7' apart
Why plant Blue Jay Highbush Blueberry?
Grow a luscious landscape! Bluejay Highbush Blueberry is a treat for both the taste buds and the eyes. Every summer you’ll look forward to lots of yummy fruits for fresh eating, cobbler, pies, and smoothies—right outside your door. But don’t think that you have to hide this handy Accent in the backyard. Blueberry plants are pretty enough to put on display! They’re especially enchanting in autumn, when the dark green foliage becomes a blazing bonfire of scarlet, orange, and gold. Bluejay is a classic selection that delivers delectable, medium to large berries and fiery fall color. Ravishing!
So many of the plants we grow for food come from distant places. The Highbush Blueberry is a homegrown American native. It grows in the wild from Maine all the way to Florida, ranging westward to Minnesota and Louisiana. Over the years, plant breeders have worked to improve the size, flavor, and quantity of its berries. Bluejay stands out for its fast growth and juicy fruits that are produced in abundance. It’s also noteworthy for the way the berries hang on the plant for an extended period without losing flavor. That means you get to keep picking for a long time!
How to use Blue Jay Highbush Blueberry in the landscape?
Take the time to appreciate Bluejay Highbush Blueberry’s exquisite flowers in the spring. The dainty white blossoms, shaped like tiny, upside-down urns, make a pleasing show. Honey bees love the blooms, and they get right to work pollinating them.
Planting Zones
Hardiness Zone: 4-8
How To Plant Blue Jay 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 Bluejay 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. Bluejay Blueberry is self-pollinating, so you don’t need to plant another variety nearby. It’s perfect for owners of small gardens who don’t have the space for multiple plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Blue Jay blooms in soft white, bell-shaped flowers in spring, delicate up close and surprisingly showy when the canopy is dotted in bloom.
Give it full sun for the best harvest, keep soil consistently moist during flowering and fruiting, and maintain acidic soil so the plant stays healthy and productive. Planting a second blueberry variety nearby often improves yield and fruit set.
Prune in late winter while dormant. Remove dead or weak branches, thin older wood to encourage new growth, and remove any shoots along the trunk below the canopy to keep the tree form clean and lifted.
