RedCrocus Bluejay Highbush Blueberry- Vigorous Shrub for Edible Gardens & Landscaping, Attracts Pollinators, Fragrant Blooms, Easy Care, Container Friendly 6 Gallon

Name: RedCrocus Bluejay Highbush Blueberry- Vigorous Shrub for Edible Gardens & Landscaping, Attracts Pollinators, Fragrant Blooms, Easy Care, Container Friendly 6 Gallon
Brand: RedCrocus
SKU: nxxx2181-redcrocus
Price: 200.00 USD
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Bluejay' Highbush Blueberry Blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluejay'

Description

A vigorous deciduous shrub producing abundant, large blue berries with a sweet flavor, ideal for fresh eating and baking. Features dark green, glossy foliage that turns vibrant red in fall.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for edible gardens, landscape accents, and hedges. Makes a beautiful and productive addition to backyard orchards and pollinator gardens.

Plant Details

Botanical Name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluejay'
Common Name: Bluejay' Highbush Blueberry
Size & Growth: Usually reaches 5-6 feet tall and wide, with a vigorous upright growth habit.
Hardiness Zones: 4-7
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer
Growth Rate: Moderate to vigorous
Light Requirements: Full sun to part shade
Attracts Pollinators: Bees and hummingbirds
Indoor Friendly: No
Container Friendly: Yes, with adequate space and care
Deer Resistant: Moderate
Pet Warning: None known
Fragrant: Yes, during bloom
Cut Flower: Yes
Grows Well With: Raspberries, native grasses, perennial flowers

Care Tips

Planting Instructions: Choose well-drained, acidic soil; mulch to conserve moisture. Space plants 4-6 feet apart.
Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist, especially during fruit development.
Soil Type: Acidic, well-drained sandy or loamy soil
Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity; mulch helps retain soil moisture.
Pruning Instructions: Prune annually to maintain size and promote fruiting; remove weak or damaged wood.
Winter Care: Protect with mulch in colder zones; minimal winter coverage needed in zone 4.
Planting Depth: Plant at same soil level as in nursery container.
Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer in early spring and after harvest.
Special Care: Mulch annually, monitor soil pH, and water during dry spells.