Vaccinium corymbosum Blue Jay (Highbush Blueberry)
This deciduous shrub has multiple stems of twiggy branches bearing glossy foliage that in spring is red-tinged green and becomes dark blue-green in summer, then turning shades of yellow, orange, and burgundy in fall. Clusters of small, pink-flushed white flowers in spring give way to edible powdery-blue berries. Fast growth rate.
Blooms late spring to summer
5-6 ft tall x 5 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts pollinators
| Zone | Zone 4 |
|---|---|
| Exposure | Full Sun to Partial Shade |
| Moisture | Moderate Moisture |
| Native to | Native Cultivar |
Red buds open to reveal blazing flame-red flowers on this heavy bloomer. Green foliage is disease resistant and turns red in the fall. Upright/erect form. Moderate growth rate.
Blooms early to mid spring
2-3 ft tall x 3-4 ft spread
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Deciduous
Fragrant
This dense, evergreen shrub features ornate clusters of light pink buds in spring that open to crisp white flowers on foliage of shiny, dark green leaves. Slow growth rate. Dwarf habit.
Blooms late spring to early summer
3-4 ft tall x 3-4 ft spread
HARDY to -20°F (-28.9°C)
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
This dwarf evergreen shrub features racemes of nodding, bell-shaped, creamy white flowers that bloom on stems bearing glossy leaves that emerge bright red and turn dark green. Slow growth rate.
Blooms late summer to early fall
2 ft tall x 3 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Deer and rabbit resistant
Attracts pollinators
Fragrant
Clusters of deep fuchsia flower buds open to reveal pink blooms with a contrasting pink-red blotch on glossy, deep green evergreen foliage, which remains attractive into the fall. Fast growth rate.
Blooms late spring
5-6 ft tall x 5-6 ft spread
HARDY to -30°F (-34.4°C)
Attracts pollinators
Rabbit resistant
Evergreen
Fragrant
« Previous Product
This deciduous shrub has multiple stems of twiggy branches bearing glossy foliage that in spring is red-tinged green and becomes dark blue-green in summer, then turning shades of yellow, orange, and burgundy in fall. Clusters of small, pink-flushed white flowers in spring give way to edible powdery-blue berries. Fast growth rate.
Blooms late spring to summer
5-8 ft tall x 5-8 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts pollinators
Next Product »
This deciduous shrub has multiple stems of twiggy branches bearing glossy foliage that in spring is red-tinged green and becomes dark blue-green in summer, then turning shades of yellow, orange, and burgundy in fall. Clusters of small, pink-flushed white flowers in spring give way to edible powdery-blue berries. Fast growth rate.
Pair with Patriot, Northland, or Northsky for cross-pollination.
Blooms late spring to summer
4 ft tall x 4 ft spread
HARDY to -40°F (-40°C)
Attracts pollinators