Bluejay Blueberry

$36.75

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Size: 10" AGFB - 12-18"

Quantity Single 4 pack 10 pack 20 pack

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Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluejay'

Choose Bluejay Blueberry if you want a cold-hardy, productive mid-season blueberry for a sunny edible planting. Main tradeoff: it is a fruit crop, not a carefree shrub; acidic soil, watering, pruning, and bird protection matter.

Buy This If

You want dependable mid-season fruit.
You can manage acidic soil.
You have room for pollination partners.

Skip This If

You want a no-prune shrub.
Your soil stays dry.
Bird netting is not an option.

PGNE Report Card

Category	Grade	Why
Landscape Impact	B+	It brings edible value, spring bloom, and strong fall color, but it still reads as a working fruit shrub.
Growth Rate	A-	Bluejay establishes with good vigor when soil acidity and moisture are handled correctly.
Maintenance	B-	It is manageable, but fruiting blueberries need pruning, watering during dry spells, acidic soil, and bird protection.
Deer Resistance	D	Deer may browse blueberry plants, so protection is smart where pressure is regular.
Small Space Fit	C+	It fits many home fruit gardens, but it needs enough room, sun, and air movement to crop well.
Screening Value	C	The upright habit gives some seasonal mass, but this is not the shrub to choose for privacy.

Compare It To

Duke Blueberry

Choose Duke Blueberry if you want the earliest harvest; choose Bluejay Blueberry if you want a dependable mid-season crop and a strong upright grower.

Blueray Blueberry

Choose Blueray Blueberry if berry size and classic blueberry flavor are the priority; choose Bluejay Blueberry if you want a more straightforward, vigorous mid-season producer.

Northland Blueberry

Choose Northland Blueberry for a more compact, cold-tough planting; choose Bluejay Blueberry when you have more room and want a taller highbush form.

Our Experience

At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Bluejay as part of a two- or three-variety blueberry planting, not as a lone shrub. Pairing varieties improves fruit set and stretches the harvest window.

Plant Facts

Mature Height	6 ft
Mature Width	5 ft
Hardiness Zones	4a-7b
Spacing	4.5 ft
Sun	Full Sun
Moisture	Average to moist
Growth Habit	Upright, rounded, multi-stem

Customers Usually Ask

Do I need more than one blueberry?

Yes, plant another compatible blueberry nearby for better yields.

Will birds take the fruit?

Often, yes; use netting before berries fully ripen.

What is the biggest mistake?

Planting in soil that is not acidic enough.

Why Grow Your Own Edible Plants?

Fresh, Homegrown Flavor: Harvest fruits, berries, and herbs at peak ripeness—far fresher than store-bought options.
Functional & Beautiful: Many edible plants offer attractive blooms, foliage, and structure while producing food.
Long-Term Yield: Fruit trees and berry shrubs provide reliable harvests year after year once established.

Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England

At Pro Growers of New England, our shrubs are grown and maintained locally to perform in true New England conditions. From flowering varieties to evergreen foundation plants, each shrub is properly spaced, pruned, and cared for to develop strong root systems and balanced structure before it ever reaches your landscape.

Unlike large online sellers that ship plants long distances, we invite you to visit our nursery, walk the rows, and inspect the exact shrubs available. You can see the size, health, and fullness in person — ensuring there are no surprises upon delivery.

Pro Growers of New England, Inc

SKU:PGNE-31228

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Bluejay Blueberry