Blueberries
Blueberries — Northern Highbush
Bluecrop
Northern Highbush - No.1 variety, the standard of excellence. Upright, vigorous bush. Very productive. Large, firm, flavorful fruit does not drop or crack. Tolerates hot summers if soil is moist, acidic, and high in humus. 800 hours. Self-fruitful.
Blueray
Northern Highbush — Best variety for hot climates. Large, firm fruit, excellent flavor. Upright, vigorous bush, very productive. Blueberry culture requires soil that is moist, acidic, and high in humus. 800 hours. Self-fruitful.
Bluetta
Northern Highbush — Earliest to ripen, 10 days before Blueray. Excellent flavor. Small bush, 5-6 ft. high. Do not plant where drainage is poor. Tolerates hot summer if soil is moist, acidic, and high in humus. 800 hours. Self-fruitful.
Elliott
Northern Highbush — Heaviest bearing variety, and latest to ripen. Medium size berries, slightly tart, will not crack or drop. Upright, vigorous bush. Tolerates hot summers if soil is moist, acidic, and high in humus. 800 hours. Self-fruitful.
Ozarkblue
Northern x Southern hybrid. Outstanding flavor, late season. Performs well in cold country or in areas with high summer heat. Large light blue fruit. 400 hours. (pp#10035)
Olympia
Distinctive spicy flavor, similar to that of wild blueberries. Large, spreading bush with attractive green foliage and red fall color. Blueberry culture requires soil that is moist, acidic, and high in humus. 800 hours. Self-fruitful.
Top Hat
Half-High blueberry. Similar in shape to mound-shaped spiraea. Beautiful plant form with fine quality berries. Great ornamental for planters or walkways.
Blueberries — Southern Highbush
Cape Fear
Southern Highbush — Southern Highbush — (low chill requirement, tolerates hot summer). Extremely large berries, early mid-season. Soil must be acidic, high in humus. 5-6ft. bush. 300 hours. Self-fruitful, but plant 2 varieties for biggest crops.
Georgia Gem
Southern Highbush — (low chill requirement, tolerates hot summer) — High quality medium size fruit, mid-season. Soil must be acidic, high in humus. 5-6ft. bush. 200 hours. Self-fruitful (plant 2 varieties for biggest crops).
Jubilee
Southern Highbush — Midseason, upright and quite compact, with fruit borne on the outer periphery of the bush. Chilling requirement is estimated at 500 to 700 hours.
Misty
Southern Highbush — Early. In the west, Misty is quite vigorous, growing very well both on the coast and in the inland heat. This excellent fruit does well in areas with chilling as low as 150 hours and all areas with mild winters and hot summers.
O'Neal
Southern Highbush — (low chill, tolerates heat). Large fruit is especially sweet and flavorful. Early season. Soil must be acidic, high in humus. 5-6ft. bush. 200 hours. Self-fruitful, but plant 2 varieties for biggest crops.
Reveille
Southern Highbush — Midseason. This berry has a pleasing crunchy texture and excellent flavor. Chilling requirements are estimated to be between 600 and 800 hours.
Sharpblue
Southern Highbush — Nearly evergreeen in mild winter climates. Bares fruit nearly year-round. Vigorous plant to 6 ft. Dime-size dark blue fruit. 200 hours.
Southmoon
Southern Highbush — Exceptional berries with superb flavor. Florida native with vigorous, upright character. Performs well in California both inland and coastal. Prefers light sandy soils. 500 hours. (pp#9834)
Sunshine Blue
Southern Highbush — Evergreen, compact habit to 3 ft. Showy pink bloom. Heavy crops. Very low chilling requirement (150 hours) yet frost hardy. Tolerales higher pH soils better than other varieties.
