Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluejay'

Also Known As

Vaccinium 'Bluejay'
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Blue Jay'
Bluejay Blueberry
Bluejay Northern Highbush Blueberry

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6'-7'
W: 7'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluejay' plant details

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluejay' is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluejay'

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 7 FT wide, 6 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fall color, winter interest, yellow stems

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluejay'

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A super-speedy growth rate AND prolific early-midseason crops of tasty medium-sized blueberries arranged in open, easy-to-pick clusters make this 5-7' shrub a great choice... bright fall color, too! S/M (not dry) acid

By: Forestfarm

Blue Jay Berry is light blue, medium sized with good mild flavor. Extremely vigorous and east to grow. Resistant to mummyberry. Adaptable to a wide range of soil types. July to Early August.

By: Oregon Grown Tree Farm

Early to midseason. Highbush with medium to large fruit. Pleasant mild flavor. Yellow/orange fall color.

By: Briggs Plant Propagators

Early-Mid season. Twice as fast growing as most other blueberries and growing to 6-7', 'Bluejay' produces ample crops of medium sized and mild flavored berries over a long period. Yellow- orange fall color and bright yellow winter wood.