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Bluejay Blueberry
Bluejay Blueberry
$25.00
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| 1–3 | — | $25.00 ea |
|---|---|---|
| 4-9 | 5% off | $23.75 ea |
| 10-19 | 10% off | $22.50 ea |
| 20+ | 15% off | $21.25 ea |
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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 | C- | Deer readily browse this, so protect it or choose a more deer-resistant plant where pressure is heavy. |
| 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. |
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.
Locally grown for New England conditions
Every plant in our Fall Sale is grown or hardened off right here in New Hampshire, so it's already acclimated to New England winters before it ever leaves our nursery.
Pro Growers of New England, Inc
SKU:PGNE-31228
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