Bluejay Blueberry Bush

The Bluejay Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluejay') flies high among its peers. This distinct variety was developed by Michigan State University in the late 1970s, and it is one of the best choices for the home gardener! From the fairy-like blossoms that bees adore, the lush green foliage that becomes a dizzying array of yellows, orange, reds and purple, or the delicious mid-season berries, you'll be hard-pressed to find a better variety for the home garden!

Vigorous and fast-growing, in spring, this Highbush is covered with clusters of adorable bell-shaped blossoms, with petals that often blush with a hint of pink. Its berries develop in unison, allowing you to pick just once, and one bush will give you pounds upon pounds of fruit to enjoy!

The delicious, sweet fruit of the Bluejay ripens in mid-season, forming medium-sized berries growing in tempting clusters, and these dark blue to purple berries shine against the deep forest green foliage. The berries are mild in flavor with firm, sweet flesh. Make some of the best pies and jam you can imagine, and they also freeze well, if you have any left!

Planting and Application:

A boon to wildlife, pollinators will thank you for planting Bluejay, as they flit from blossom to blossom. Neighborhood birds will also love your berries as much as you, so if you don't like sharing, you might need to use netting.

This variety is also great for edible landscaping! Surround your yard with a flowering hedge, that transforms into beautiful orange, yellow and red in the fall. Tall and wide enough for great screening and privacy, while providing habitat, food sustainability and beauty to your gardens!

• Mild & Sweet Firm Berries
• Deliciously Sweet & Beautiful Fruit
• Ripens Mid-Season
• Bears A Good Crop In The 2nd Or 3rd Year
• Blooms Later In Spring To Help Avoid Frosts

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Your Highbush Blueberry prefers full sun, but won't mind some partial shade. Find a spot with rich soil that is moist to wet, preferring acidic soil, plant with plenty of peat moss and mulch. Water regularly the first year, and provide extra water when it is hot and dry. Prune when dormant.

• Full Sun
• Moist Well-Drained Soil
• Slightly Acidic Conditions & Regular Fertility
• 800-1000 Chill Hours
• Self-Fertile - Larger Crops With Another Northern Highbush

This variety is self-fertile, but you will want to get multiple Bluejay Blueberry bushes or another northern highbush today at NatureHills.com!