Blueray Blueberry Northern Highbush Plants

‘Blueray’ is a dependable Northern Highbush blueberry variety prized for its exceptional flavor, heavy yields, and excellent cold hardiness. Developed by the USDA, it produces large, sweet, aromatic berries that ripen in midseason, often overlapping with ‘Bluecrop’ for a productive and complementary harvest.

Plant ‘Blueray’ in full sun, spacing plants about 4 to 5 feet apart in rows 8 to 10 feet apart. Choose well-drained, acidic soil with a pH of about 4.5 to 5.5, amending with peat moss or sulfur if needed. Keep the soil evenly moist, mulch with pine bark or pine needles to help maintain acidity, and fertilize lightly in early and late spring with an acid-form fertilizer. Prune lightly during the first two years, then remove weak or older woody stems as plants mature.

Best suited to USDA Zones 4–8, ‘Blueray’ is vigorous, upright, and highly productive, typically reaching 4 to 6 feet tall. It is self-pollinating, but planting it near another Northern Highbush variety such as ‘Bluecrop’ or ‘Chandler’ can improve yields and berry size. Blue-green foliage develops brilliant red color in fall, giving the plant ornamental appeal beyond the harvest season.

Note: Northern Highbush blueberries perform best in cooler climates and may not be well suited to warm Southern regions with mild winters or insufficient winter chill.

Large, sweet, and aromatic, ‘Blueray’ blueberries are excellent for fresh eating, baking, freezing, preserves, and desserts. Its combination of dependable production, excellent flavor, and attractive foliage makes it a valuable addition to both edible and ornamental landscapes.

Plant Size Options

• 1-Year Plants (9–15") — Smaller, younger plants that will spend more time establishing roots during their first season.

• 2-Year Plants (16–24") — Larger, more mature plants that establish more quickly and may produce a light crop sooner.

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