Blueberry - Arlen

Vaccinium ‘Arlen’ | Zones 5-8 | Height: 5-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Late-Season (July - August)

Arlen is a late-season northern highbush blueberry that produces large, firm berries with outstanding sweet flavor. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8, it is a vigorous, productive variety that is excellent for fresh eating, baking, and freezing. Planting another highbush blueberry nearby will help maximize yields. 

Blueberry - Aurora

Vaccinium ‘Aurora’ | Zones 5-8 | Height: 4-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Very Late-Season (August-Sept)

Aurora is a very late-season northern highbush blueberry that produces large, firm berries with excellent sweet flavor. Hardy in USDA Zones 5–8, it is a productive variety that extends the blueberry harvest into late summer. 

Blueberry - Blue Jay

Vaccinium ‘Blue Jay’ | Zones 4-7 | Height: 5-7' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Mid-Season (July)

Blue Jay is a mid-season northern highbush blueberry that produces large, firm berries with excellent flavor. Ripening in mid-July, it is a vigorous and reliable variety that is excellent for fresh eating, baking, and freezing. 

Blueberry - Bluecrop

Vaccinium ‘Bluecrop’ | Zones 4-7 | Height: 4-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Mid-Season (July)

The leading commercial blueberry variety grown.  It produces high yields of large, bright blue berries that are firm and grow in large clusters. The berry flavor is superb, fresh or frozen. Bluecrop is known for its hardiness, vigor and consistent production. The plant grows to a height of 4–6 feet.

Blueberry - Bluegold

Vaccinium ‘Bluegold’ | Zones 4-7 | Height: 4-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Mid-Season (July)

Bluegold blueberry is a mid-season variety that is highly productive, with superior quality berries for midseason. Fruit ripening is concentrated, with harvesting in 1 or 2 picks.  The mature height is 4–6', with yellow fall foliage.

Blueberry - Blueray

Vaccinium ‘Blueray’ | Zones 3-8 | Height: 4-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Mid-Season (July)

Blueray is an early-midseason blueberry variety that ripens a few days before Bluecrop. The large, dark-blue berries, with sweet, high-quality flavor, make Blueray an excellent choice for the home gardener.  Blueray is widely planted throughout the Northeast and Midwest.

Blueberry - Bonus

Vaccinium ‘Bonus’ | Zones 5-8 | Height: 5-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Late-Season (July - August)

Bonus is a late-season blueberry variety known for its exceptionally large, firm berries and outstanding sweet flavor. Ripening in late July to early August, it produces heavy crops and is an excellent choice for fresh eating, baking, and freezing. 

Blueberry - Burgundy

Vaccinium ‘Burgandy’ | Zones 3-8 | Height: 1-2' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Mid-Season (July)

From Maine - a standout selection primarily used as a container plant. Bronzy new growth in spring, gray-green in summer, and deep burgundy in fall. Its fruit qualities are classic and wild, with light blue berries the size of small peas. Growing low to the ground and spreading through underground stems, it reaches a mature size of 3' wide by 1' to 2' tall.

Blueberry - Cara's Choice

Vaccinium ‘Cara's Choice’ | Zones 5-8 | Height: 4-' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Mid-Season (July)

Cara's Choice is a premium blueberry variety selected for its exceptional berry quality and outstanding flavor. It produces attractive, large fruit with a firm texture and a sweet, balanced taste. A dependable producer, it is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a high-quality blueberry for fresh eating and home use. 

Blueberry - Chandler

Vaccinium ‘Chandler’ | Zones 5-8 | Height: 5-7' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Late-Season (July - August)

This is a mid to late season blueberry plant with the largest berry of any available variety on the market today. Chandler will fruit over a period of 4–6 weeks and has very nice flavor. This variety is vigorous, with a spreading habit of 5–6 feet. Chandler is probably not hardy enough for the more northern areas.

Blueberry - Chanticleer

Vaccinium ‘Chanticleer’ | Zones 4-7 | Height: 5-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Very Early-Season (Early to Mid June)

Chanticleer is an early-season highbush blueberry valued for its reliable production and ability to provide one of the first blueberry harvests of the year. It produces attractive, firm berries with a sweet, mild flavor and good keeping quality. An excellent choice for extending the blueberry season with an early harvest. 

Blueberry - Darrow

Vaccinium ‘Darrow’ | Zones 5-8 | Height: 4-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Late-Season (August)

Darrow is a late mid-season blueberry variety that produces large berries and is highly rated for its flavor. The plant is very vigorous and grows upright. Not recommended for northern areas, Darrow is suited for southern Wisconsin and South.

Blueberry - Draper

Vaccinium ‘Draper’ | Zones 5-8 | Height: 4-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Mid-Season (June - July)

Draper is a premium early to mid-season blueberry prized for its exceptional fruit quality and uniform, large berries. It offers a firm texture, excellent flavor, and a long shelf life, making it a favorite for fresh markets and home growers alike. With attractive fruit and reliable production, Draper is a standout variety for high-quality blueberry harvests. 

Blueberry - Duke 

Vaccinium ‘Duke’ | Zones 4-8 | Height: 4-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Early-Season (June - July)

Duke blueberry is an early-season variety. It is high-yielding and hardy. The attractive fruit is medium to large, light blue, and slightly tart. Berries maintain their uniform quality better than most other varieties.

Blueberry - Elizabeth

Vaccinium ‘Elizabeth’ | Zones 4-7 | Height: 5-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time:  Mid-Season (June - July)

Elizabeth is a classic northern highbush blueberry known for its exceptional flavor and high-quality fruit. It produces large, attractive berries with a sweet, rich taste that makes it a favorite for fresh eating. With good cold hardiness and dependable production, Elizabeth remains a popular choice for home gardens and specialty plantings. 

Blueberry - Elliott

Vaccinium ‘Elliott’ | Zones 4-7 | Height: 4-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Late-Season (August - September)

Elliot blueberry plants are very productive and grow vigorously and upright. Elliott is considered the latest of all varieties, fruiting through September. This variety is winter hardy. Berries are medium-sized, firm and have a light-blue color. Fruit needs to be picked fully ripe for best taste. This variety is a good choice for extending the growing season.

Blueberry - Hannah's Choice

Vaccinium ‘Hannah's Choice’ | Zones 4-7 | Height: 4-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Early to Mid-Season (Late June - Early July)

Hannah's Choice is an early-season northern highbush blueberry selected for its outstanding flavor and attractive fruit quality. It produces large, firm berries with a sweet, balanced taste and excellent fresh-eating appeal. A dependable variety with strong plant growth, it is a great choice for gardeners looking for premium-quality blueberries early in the season. 

Blueberry - Heintooga

Vaccinium ‘Heintooga’ | Zones 4-7 | Height: 4-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Late-Season (Late July - Early August)

Heintooga is a late-season blueberry variety valued for its dependable production and excellent cold hardiness. It produces medium to large berries with a pleasant flavor and is a great choice for extending the harvest season. A reliable performer for northern gardens, Heintooga is well suited for fresh eating and home plantings. 

Blueberry - Herbert

Vaccinium ‘Herbert’ | Zones 4-7 | Height: 5-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Mid-Season (June - July)

Herbert is a classic northern highbush blueberry known for its outstanding flavor and excellent fruit quality. It produces large, soft-textured berries with a rich, sweet taste that makes it a favorite for fresh eating. A dependable variety with strong plant growth, Herbert remains a popular choice for home gardens and specialty plantings. 

Blueberry - Jersey  

Vaccinium ‘Jersey’ | Zones 4-7 | Height: 6-8' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Late-Season (August)

Jersey blueberry is a late-season variety that is easy to grow, high-yielding, and one of the oldest and most widely grown blueberry varieties. The berries are dark blue, medium in size, and very sweet. A tall and well-shaped bush, it has excellent ornamental value.

Blueberry - Last Call

Vaccinium ‘Last Call’ | Zones 3-8 | Height: 4-7' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Late-Season (August)

A very late season northern Highbush, ripens in the same window as Elliott. Although primary use is for commercial fresh production, it is also recommended for processed or local market growers wanting to extend their harvest season.

Blueberry - Legacy

Vaccinium ‘Legacy’ | Zones 5-8 | Height: 5-7' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Mid-Season (July)

Legacy is a highly regarded blueberry variety known for its exceptional flavor, consistent production, and attractive fruit. It produces medium to large berries with a sweet, balanced taste and a firm texture that holds well after harvest. With strong plant growth and reliable yields, Legacy is a versatile choice for fresh eating, markets, and home gardens. 

Blueberry - Little Giant

Vaccinium ‘Little Giant’ | Zones 4-7 | Height: 3-5' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Mid-Season (July)

Little Giant is a compact blueberry variety valued for its heavy production and manageable size. It produces flavorful berries on a sturdy, productive plant, making it a great choice for home gardens, smaller spaces, and growers looking for reliable harvests from a smaller plant. 

Blueberry - Nelson

Vaccinium ‘Nelson’ | Zones 4-7 | Height: 5-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Late-Season (July - August)

Nelson is a late-season northern highbush blueberry known for its large, firm berries and excellent dessert quality. It produces attractive fruit with a sweet, mild flavor and good texture, making it a great choice for fresh eating. A reliable producer, Nelson helps extend the blueberry harvest later into the season. 

Blueberry - North Blue

Vaccinium ‘Northblue’ | Zones 3-8 | Height: 2-3' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Mid-Season (July)

A cold-hardy blueberry variety known for its landscape appeal and quality fruit production. Berries have a "wild" taste, ideal for baking or fresh eating, and are particularly juicy. A half-high blueberry with wild lowbush ancestry can withstand temperatures to minus 35°F, though snow protection boosts production. Recommended for those seeking higher yields in colder climates.

Blueberry - Northland

Vaccinium ‘Northland’ | Zones 3-7 | Height:  4-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Mid-Season (July)

Northland blueberry has excellent winter hardiness. It has produced a consistent crop following winter temperatures as low as -30F. The medium-size berries are very flavorful—similar to wild blueberries. The plant grows to about 4 feet, with attractive foliage throughout the fall.

Blueberry - North Sky

Vaccinium ‘Northsky’ | Zones 3-8 | Height: 2-3' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Mid-Season (July)

A half-high blueberry with wild lowbush ancestry, it is the most cold tolerant blueberry. Well-suited for container growing, borders, or group plantings. A 2'-3' wide bush covered in snow-white blooms in spring and dense, glossy green leaves in summer. As a cold tolerant variety, its primary use is as a container plant.

Blueberry - Patriot 

Vaccinium ‘Patriot’ | Zones 4-7 | Height: 4-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Early-Season (June - July)

Patriot is an early variety released by the University of Maine, where growing seasons are short and winter hardiness is a must. This variety is vigorous and grows upright to a height of 4–6 feet. Patriot adapts to many different soil types and has performed better in heavier soil than some other varieties. The fruit is large and has very good flavor.

Blueberry - Reka

Vaccinium ‘Reka’ | Zones 4-7 | Height: 4-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Early-Season (June - July)

Reka blueberry, an early season blueberry, is one of the fastest growing and most adaptable varieties we have seen. A very vigorous variety, it grows well in light sandy soils, peat and heavier clay loams and is more tolerant to wetter ground than many other varieties. Reka ripens during the same season as Duke, but the berries have a different flavor profile.

Blueberry - Rubel

Vaccinium ‘Rubel’ | Zones 3-7 | Height: 4-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Mid-Season (July)

Rubel is a historic blueberry variety valued for its rich, intense flavor and high antioxidant content. It produces smaller, dark blue berries with a classic wild blueberry taste that is excellent for fresh eating, baking, and preserves. A hardy and dependable variety, Rubel is a great choice for growers looking for a unique, old-fashioned blueberry flavor. 

Blueberry - Sunrise

Vaccinium ‘Sunrise’ | Zones 4-7 | Height: 4-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Early-Season (June - July)

Sunrise is an early-season blueberry variety known for its attractive fruit, dependable production, and excellent flavor. It produces medium to large berries with a sweet, mild taste and good firmness. A reliable choice for extending the harvest season with an earlier crop of quality blueberries. 

Blueberry - Sweetheart

Vaccinium ‘Sweetheart’ | Zones 4-7 | Height: 4-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Early-Season (June - July)

Sweetheart is a unique blueberry variety known for its exceptional flavor and extended harvest potential. It produces large, firm berries with a sweet, well-balanced taste and can offer an early crop followed by additional fruit later in the season. A great choice for growers looking for premium berries and a longer picking window. 

Blueberry - Talisman

Vaccinium ‘Talisman’ | Zones 4-7 | Height: 4-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Mid-Season (July)

Talisman is a productive blueberry variety known for its attractive fruit and excellent eating quality. It produces medium to large berries with a sweet, balanced flavor and firm texture. A dependable choice for home gardens and plantings where consistent harvests and quality fruit are desired. 

Blueberry - Top Hat

Vaccinium ‘Top Hat’ | Zones 3-8 | Height: 1-2' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Mid-Season (July)

A dwarf cultivar growing 1'-2' high and wide; a cross between a short-stature Highbush and a compact Lowbush blueberry. Abundant white blooms in spring lead to light blueberries that are pea-sized and larger. Perfect for defined border plantings, patio containers, or even a bonsai project, Top Hat offers versatile gardening possibilities. 

Blueberry - Top Shelf

Vaccinium ‘Top Shelf’ | Zones 4-7 | Height: 4-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Mid-Season (July - August)

Top Shelf is notable for its very large, flavorful, firm fruit.  Top Shelf is a high chill cultivar that has performed excellently in all commercial trials. It has superb fruit, is a strong plant, easy to prune, and has high yields at a young stage, mainly due to its very large fruit size.

Blueberry - Toro

Vaccinium ‘Toro’ | Zones 4-7 | Height: 5-6' | Soil PH: 4.5-4.8 | Fruiting Time: Mid-Season (July - August)

Toro is a popular northern highbush blueberry known for its large, attractive berries and excellent ornamental appeal. It produces heavy clusters of flavorful fruit with a firm texture and sweet taste, making harvesting easy and enjoyable. With strong yields and reliable performance, Toro is a great choice for fresh eating and home plantings.