VACCINIUM BLUE JAY

VACCINIUM BLUE JAY
Grower Notes:

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Blue Jay' is commonly referred to as Blue Jay Northern Highbush Blueberry. It is a medium-sized perennial shrub that is noteworthy for its deliciously sweet, light blue blueberries that ripen in mid-season (June). After harvest the branches turn bright yellow and leaves change from green to yellow and orange.

Bluecrop Highbush Blueberries thrive in full sun to part shade in rich, fertile, acidic, evenly moist, well-drained soils. It can be grown in mixed shrub borders among other acidic soil lovers such as Rhododendrons and Azaleas. Prune as needed in late winter in the third year after planting. Blueberries are partially self-fertile. Plant two varieties for great fruit production.