Grow Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluecrop' (Highbush Blueberry 'Bluecrop') for dependable midseason crops of light blue berries plus attractive red fall color. You will get the best fruit set and plant vigor when you plant in full sun, though it will also perform in partial shade. Choose a spot with consistently moist, well-drained soil and keep the root zone cool with a mulch layer; blueberries are shallow-rooted and appreciate steady moisture, especially while establishing.

Because blueberry roots prefer acidic conditions, prepare the planting area with acid-forming organic matter and avoid lime. Water deeply during dry spells and do not let the soil swing from waterlogged to bone dry. In very hot, dry climates, give afternoon shade to reduce stress, but keep enough light for good flowering and fruiting.

At maturity, this shrub typically reaches about 60-72 inches tall and about 60-72 inches wide. Plant with room to grow and allow good air flow. For best yields and larger berries, consider growing another compatible northern highbush cultivar nearby for cross-pollination, even though 'Bluecrop' can fruit on its own.

Prune while dormant to maintain an open, productive framework: remove dead or weak wood and thin older canes over time to encourage new, fruiting growth. Expect spring bloom followed by summer harvest, with berries coloring from green through pink to full ripeness. Birds enjoy the crop too, so plan on netting if you want to protect your harvest.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 4-7 (-30 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
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 60-72"
• Spread: 60-72"
• Attracts: Birds
• Edible: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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