Plant Vaccinium corymbosum 'Blue Jay' for a productive, ornamental shrub that also supports wildlife. You will enjoy clusters of small, bell-shaped flowers in spring followed by blue berries in summer, plus colorful fall foliage that can show red and other warm tones.

Give your blueberry the conditions it wants: organically rich, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil that stays on the acidic side. Mulch with pine needles, shredded bark, or leaf mold to help conserve moisture and keep roots cool. Water regularly during establishment and during dry spells, especially while fruit is sizing up.

For the best berry set and larger harvests, grow more than one compatible blueberry variety nearby for cross-pollination, even though plants can be self-fertile. Place plants where they receive full sun for best fruiting, but they can also grow in partial shade.

Allow room for an upright, multi-stemmed shrub that can reach about 60-84 inches tall and wide. Prune in late winter to remove dead wood and encourage new fruiting canes, and thin older stems over time to keep the plant vigorous and easier to pick.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Mature height: 60-84"
• Spread: 60-84"
• Attracts: Birds
• Edible: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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