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Blueberry Bluejay
Common Name: Bluejay Blueberry
Blueberry Bluejay (Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Bluejay’) — often called Bluejay Blueberry — is a vigorous northern highbush blueberry cultivar grown for its abundant, medium to large light-blue edible berries and attractive seasonal interest. It combines good productivity with classic ornamental value, making it suitable for home fruit plantings, edible landscapes, and mixed shrub borders. Key features Width / spread: 3–4 ft (approx. 36–48 in / 90–120 cm) at maturity Height: 4–7 ft (approx. 48–84 in / 120–210 cm) at maturity Flower color: White, bell-shaped flowers in spring Fruit: Medium-large light blue edible berries in mid-season (mid July–August) Foliage: Medium green; attractive fall color (yellow, orange, red) Form: Upright, vigorous shrub Life cycle: Deciduous shrub Growing conditions Sun: Full sun (best berry production) Soil: Acidic (pH ~4.0–5.5), well-drained; organic and moist but not waterlogged Water: Moderate; consistent moisture aids fruit set Pollination: Partially self-fertile, but yields improve with a second compatible blueberry cultivar nearby Hardiness: Zone Low: 5 Zone High: 8 Landscape & edible use • Home edible gardens • Mixed shrub borders (fruit + fall color) • Patio or container production with acidic media • Wildlife gardens (attracts birds, bees, butterflies) Notes • Bluejay is a reliable mid-season producer, typically ripening berries in mid-to-late summer. • The medium to large berries have a pleasant mild flavor and hold well on the plant when ripe. • Attractive fall foliage adds seasonal landscape interest beyond fruiting. • Requires acidic soil—lime or alkaline soils can cause chlorosis.
| Plant Type: | Small Fruit |
| Width: | 3-4' |
| Height: | 4-7' |
| Fragrant: | No |
| Fruit | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Zone: | 5 - 8 |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Salt Tolerant: | No |
| Drought Tolerant: | No |
| Attract: | Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Exposure: | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time: | Late Spring, Early Summer |
| Bark Type: | Smooth |
| Shape: | Broad Upright |
| Soil Type | Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy well-drained |
| Flower Color: | White |
| Leaf Color: | Green |
| Fall Color: | Orange, Yellow |
