Purchased for the color & size. These are ok . Bottom half of shrubs are dead. Charle Brown shrubs
Blueray Blueberry
Blueray Blueberry
12 in stock
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Blueray'
Choose Blueray Blueberry if you want a productive mid-season blueberry that also looks tidy in the landscape. The tradeoff: it needs acidic, well-drained soil and better pollination support than a single shrub can provide.
Buy This If
- You want large mid-season berries.
- You can plant more than one variety.
- Your soil is naturally acidic or amended.
Skip This If
- You want fruit from one plant only.
- Your site stays soggy after rain.
- You will not protect from browsing.
PGNE Report Card
| Category | Grade | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Impact | B+ | Blueray earns its keep with flowers, fruit, clean foliage, and fall color without looking out of place in a shrub border. |
| Growth Rate | B | It grows at a steady moderate pace, so it fills in reliably but is not an instant hedge. |
| Maintenance | B- | The main work is soil pH management, mulching, watering during dry spells, and occasional pruning for strong fruiting wood. |
| Deer Resistance | D | Blueberries are worth protecting where deer browse is common, especially young plants and winter buds. |
| Small Space Fit | C+ | It is manageable with pruning, but it is not the best pick for tight foundation corners or narrow beds. |
| Screening Value | C | It can add seasonal coverage, but it is deciduous and should not be counted on for privacy. |
Compare It To
Duke Blueberry
Choose Duke Blueberry if you want an earlier harvest; choose Blueray Blueberry if you want a mid-season crop with bigger landscape presence.
Chandler Blueberry
Choose Chandler Blueberry for very large berries over a longer picking window; choose Blueray Blueberry for a more traditional mid-season highbush option.
Northland Blueberry
Choose Northland Blueberry for a more compact, cold-hardy planting; choose Blueray Blueberry when you have room and want a larger highbush crop.
Our Experience
At PGNE, we'd typically recommend Blueray as part of a two- or three-variety blueberry planting, not as a lone shrub, because pollination and harvest timing matter.
Plant Facts
| Mature Height | 7 ft |
|---|---|
| Mature Width | 7 ft |
| Hardiness Zones | 3a-7a |
| Spacing | 6.5 ft |
| Sun | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Average to moist |
| Growth Habit | Upright, rounded, multi-stem |
Customers Usually Ask
Do I need another blueberry variety?
Yes, plant with another compatible blueberry for better fruit set and a longer harvest.
What soil does it need?
Acidic, well-drained soil is the key requirement; test before planting if unsure.
Will deer eat it?
They can browse blueberries, so use protection where deer pressure is regular.
Shrubs Grown to Perform in New England
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31269
