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Blueberry, Blue Jay Highbush (Vaccinium corymbosum Blue Jay), 2 gal
$48.99
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- Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Robust and rounded, 'Blue Jay' is easy to grow, tolerating dry acidic, poor soils and partial shade while yielding an impressive crop of deep blue, sizable berries in August.
Bush Features:
Bloom Color: White
Bloom Time: mid Spring
Mature Height: 6-7 feet
Mature Spread: 6-7 feet
Harvest: Sizable fruit mid-Summer
Zone: 4-8
Pollination: Self-pollinating, but cross-pollination by another mid Spring bloom blueberry will yield more fruit.
Placement: Full Sun
Nursery Stock Specifications:
Pot Size: 2 gallon
Age: 3+ years old, fruiting
Fruit Profile:
Color: Deep blue
Texture: Firm & juicy
Taste: Delicately sweet
Uses: Great for fresh eating, preserves and baking
Other notes:
- Native
- Rounded form
- Easy to grow
- Attracts birds, bees, butterflies and small mammals
- Deep green foliage with great fall color
- Great planted alone or in groups
Care:
- Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer
