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‘Blue Jay’ Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Blue Jay’) is a reliable, early-season blueberry cultivar valued for its consistent yields, excellent cold hardiness, and strong ornamental appeal. Well suited to Hudson Valley and New York landscapes, ‘Blue Jay’ performs beautifully in both edible gardens and mixed ornamental plantings, offering spring flowers, summer fruit, and vibrant fall color.
In late spring, ‘Blue Jay’ produces delicate white, bell-shaped flowers that attract native pollinators. These are followed by clusters of medium to large, light-blue berries that ripen in early summer. The fruit is mildly sweet with good firmness, making it ideal for fresh eating, baking, and preserving. Glossy green foliage provides a clean, upright habit through summer before turning brilliant shades of red, orange, and burgundy in fall.
Well suited to Hudson Valley residential landscapes, ‘Blue Jay’ Highbush Blueberry thrives in full sun to part shade and requires acidic, well-drained soil for best performance. It works well in edible hedgerows, foundation plantings, rain garden edges, and woodland-inspired designs where seasonal change and wildlife value are emphasized. For optimal fruit production, plant alongside other compatible highbush blueberry varieties for cross-pollination.
Availability: 40
‘Blue Jay’ Highbush Blueberry (Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Blue Jay’) is a reliable, early-season blueberry cultivar valued for its consistent yields, excellent cold hardiness, and strong ornamental appeal. Well suited to Hudson Valley and New York landscapes, ‘Blue Jay’ performs beautifully in both edible gardens and mixed ornamental plantings, offering spring flowers, summer fruit, and vibrant fall color.
In late spring, ‘Blue Jay’ produces delicate white, bell-shaped flowers that attract native pollinators. These are followed by clusters of medium to large, light-blue berries that ripen in early summer. The fruit is mildly sweet with good firmness, making it ideal for fresh eating, baking, and preserving. Glossy green foliage provides a clean, upright habit through summer before turning brilliant shades of red, orange, and burgundy in fall.
Well suited to Hudson Valley residential landscapes, ‘Blue Jay’ Highbush Blueberry thrives in full sun to part shade and requires acidic, well-drained soil for best performance. It works well in edible hedgerows, foundation plantings, rain garden edges, and woodland-inspired designs where seasonal change and wildlife value are emphasized. For optimal fruit production, plant alongside other compatible highbush blueberry varieties for cross-pollination.
