Blueberry Bluejay

Bluejay Blueberry

Blueberry Bluejay (Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Bluejay’) — often called Bluejay Blueberry — is a vigorous northern highbush blueberry cultivar grown for its abundant, medium to large light-blue edible berries and attractive seasonal interest. It combines good productivity with classic ornamental value, making it suitable for home fruit plantings, edible landscapes, and mixed shrub borders.

Key features
Width / spread: 3–4 ft (approx. 36–48 in / 90–120 cm) at maturity
Height: 4–7 ft (approx. 48–84 in / 120–210 cm) at maturity
Flower color: White, bell-shaped flowers in spring
Fruit: Medium-large light blue edible berries in mid-season (mid July–August)
Foliage: Medium green; attractive fall color (yellow, orange, red)
Form: Upright, vigorous shrub
Life cycle: Deciduous shrub

Growing conditions
Sun: Full sun (best berry production)
Soil: Acidic (pH ~4.0–5.5), well-drained; organic and moist but not waterlogged
Water: Moderate; consistent moisture aids fruit set
Pollination: Partially self-fertile, but yields improve with a second compatible blueberry cultivar nearby
Hardiness:



Zone Low: 5



Zone High: 8



Landscape & edible use
• Home edible gardens
• Mixed shrub borders (fruit + fall color)
• Patio or container production with acidic media
• Wildlife gardens (attracts birds, bees, butterflies)

Notes
• Bluejay is a reliable mid-season producer, typically ripening berries in mid-to-late summer.
• The medium to large berries have a pleasant mild flavor and hold well on the plant when ripe.
• Attractive fall foliage adds seasonal landscape interest beyond fruiting.
• Requires acidic soil—lime or alkaline soils can cause chlorosis. 

Plant type

Small Fruit

Height

4-7'

Width

3-4'

Hardiness zones

5–8

Sunlight

Full Sun

Growth rate

Fast

Bloom time

Early Summer, Late Spring

Flower color

White

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Orange, Yellow

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds

Soil

Loamy, Moist well-drained, Sandy well-drained

Shape

Broad Upright

Bark

Smooth

Fruit

Yes

Drought tolerant

No