EARLIBLUE
Very Early; July 1 ­ July 20
Fruit: Medium large, light blue fruit with medium scar. Good flavor and firm quality.
Bush: Upright, moderately vigorous, easy to grow, moderately productive, ht. 4-6 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 5-7

A very early variety that produces good quality fruit for the early season fresh market. Earliblue gives good return per acre since the early season price for fresh fruit is normally high. The fruit grows in loose clusters and is resistant to cracking and does not drop quickly once ripe. Suitable for machine-harvesting. Avoid poorly drained soil and frost pockets. Suitable for fresh market and U-pick operations.

BLUETTA
Very Early; July 1 ­ July 22
Fruit: Medium sized, medium blue fruit with medium-broad scar. Fair flavor.
Bush: Moderately vigorous, compact, somewhat spreading, consistently productive 3-4 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 4-7

A compact, very early variety which ripens with Earliblue. It is more frost and winter hardy than Earliblue and performs quite well in hot climates. It is consistently productive and a very heavy producer with more variation in berry size than Earliblue. The fruit quality and flavor is fair. Mechanical harvesting is successful after the initial hand picking. The globe form and scarlet red fall foliage make bluetta an excellent landscape choice.

DUKE
Early season; July 3 ­ July 25
Fruit: Large, medium blue, open cluster, small scar, firm, mild crisp flavor, very productive.
Bush: Very strong, upright, vigorous, 4-5 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 5-7 (North 5B, South 7A)

Duke is the most popular variety at this time because of its very heavy production and the best quality even sized fruit. It has mild and crisp flavor which improves with cold storage. This is one of the most productive varieties grown. The bush is strong and heavy pruning is recommended to retain the berry size. Duke blooms late but ripens early protecting blossoms from late frost. Duke is harvested in two main picks and this concentrated ripening makes it an excellent variety for machine harvesting. The fruit is very firm and has excellent shelf life which makes it very suitable for long distance shipping for fresh market. It is also equally suitable for IQF and straight pack processing markets.

REKA
Early season, July 5 ­ Aug 1 (For sale in Canada only)
Fruit: Dark blue, medium sized, firm with a small scar.
Bush: Upright, very vigorous, extremely productive.
Hardiness Zone: 5-7

Reka grows well in a wide range of soils ­ sandy soils, peat, heavier clay loams and is more tolerant of wetter ground. It is extremely productive and can out-produce many other varieties. It is well-liked for its superior machine harvesting characteristics and productivity and is used for both fresh and processed berries.

SPARTAN
Early season; July 5 ­ July 27
Fruit: Very large, light blue, firm, outstanding flavor, medium scar. Excellent fresh quality.
Bush: Vigorous, upright, open and productive, 5-6 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 5-7 (North 5B, South 7A)

Spartan is admired as it is one of the largest (often covering a quarter), most attractive berries with excellent quality fruit and outstanding flavor. Spartan blooms late but ripens early and thus avoids frost injury. Concentrated ripening to two main pickings makes it a good variety for machine harvesting. The open, upright bush makes it easy to pick. Light, well-drained soil is best for this variety. Spartan is recommended where superb quality fresh fruit is desired. It’s large glossy green leaves turn orange and yellow in the fall.

PATRIOT
Early season; July 7 ­ July 28
Fruit: Very large, medium blue, slightly flat, excellent flavor, small dry scar.
Bush: Vigorous, low growing, slightly spreading to about 4 ft., open, very productive.
Hardiness Zone: 3-7 (North 3B, South 7A)

Patriot is a very cold hardy variety. The bush is vigorous and will tolerate heavy or wet soils. The plants are low to moderately erect and slightly spreading with the berries hanging in bunches on the outer edges. Branches are flexible and bend under heavy snow load. Plants are easy to establish and tolerant of heavy or wet soils. Berries show a “red back” when immature, and fruit can be soft in very hot weather. This variety is good for U-pick or local fresh market. An excellent landscape variety with showy white blooms in the spring and fiery orange fall color.

POLARIS
Early season; July 8 ­ August 4
Fruit: Very firm, light blue, moderate size, strong aromatics, small scar.
Bush: Upright and spreading to 4 ft high and wide.
Hardiness Zone: 3-7 (North 3B, South 7A)

Polaris is a cold-hardy variety that will tolerate the colder zones as well as its companion Northblue. The berries have an exceptional flavor. It is not self-pollinizing, so it should be planted with other blueberry varieties.

SIERRA
Early season; July 10 ­ July 31
Fruit: Very large, slightly flat, good color, small dry scar, good flavor and firmness.
Bush: Extremely vigorous, upright, productive and easy to establish, 5-6 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 5-7 (North 5B, South 7A)

It produces very large, slightly flat, firm fruit with light blue color and good flavor. The bush is extremely vigorous, upright, productive and easy to establish. Machine harvest characteristics are yet unknown. Sierra is recommended for trial.

NORTH COUNTRY
Early season; July 10 ­ August 10
Fruit: Medium sized with appealing sweet flavor, good quality, little-to-no picking scar.
Bush: Vigorous, adaptable to less than optimum soil types, 2 ft high and 3 _ ft diameter.
Hardiness Zone: 3-7 (North 3A, South 7A)

Produces approximately 10 days before Bluecrop. Bushes are less than 3 feet high and very productive. The berries are very light blue with a sweet, mild "wild" flavor. North Country’s bush habit, foliage, and bloom make this an attractive ornamental.

NORTHLAND
Early midseason; July 10 to July 30
Fruit: Medium size, medium blue, medium picking scar, sweet, extremely productive.
Bush: Vigorous, spreading, medium high, 3-4 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 3-7 (North 3B, South 7A)

Northland is a cold hardy variety and is extremely productive. Fruit ripening is concentrated. It requires annual heavy pruning to machine harvest. Northland is best suited for processing and local farm sales. Has limber branches which do not break under heavy snow. Yields are consistent averaging 15-20 lbs. per bush.

CHIPPEWA
Early midseason; July 11 ­ August 10
Fruit: Medium large, light blue, firm, very sweet with little acid, small picking scar.
Bush: Highbush/lowbush type cultivar, compact, upright, 3-4 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 3-7 (North 3A, South 7B)

Chippewa is a super cold hardy variety. Flavor of the fruit is very sweet with little acid. The quality of the fruit is excellent. Small picking scar and firmness make the berries good for shipping fresh. Ornamental use is good if the choice in the landscape requires a four foot upright bush. The cultivar is self-fruitful, so one accent plant in a landscape will have full yields. Hardiness is one of the main attributes for Chippewa. It will survive and produce fruit in colder regions where temperatures can reach minus 40 degrees Fahrenheit.

BLUEJAY
Early midseason; July 10 ­ July 30
Fruit: Light blue, small dry scar, firm, crunchy, mild flavor, extremely vigorous, productive.
Bush: Strong, upright and slightly spreading, 5-7 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 4-7 (North 4A, South 7B)

Bluejay is one of the fastest growers and most suitable for mechanical harvesting. The fruit is at the periphery of the plant and is very firm, resists cracking, does not drop quickly hanging for long periods of time and once ripe retains it’s quality making it good for shipping. The bush grows rapidly and is easy to establish. It is partially resistant to both phases of mummy berry. The production is excellent if protected from frost during bloom. This variety does not produce well in south-coastal British Columbia.

NORTHBLUE
Early midseason; July 11 ­ August 12
Fruit: Large, attractive, dark blue and firm.
Bush: Short-statured, growing to 2-3 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 3-7 (North 3A, South 7A)

Northblue is a proven producer of quality fruit in cold climates withstanding temperatures between -35 ­ 40 F. Yield is 3-7 lbs. per bush if snow cover is adequate for protection. The fruit stores well with refrigeration and has more of a “wild” blueberry flavor. Marketing potential is fresh, U-pick or process. Harvesting done by hand or blueberry rake.

BLUERAY
Midseason; July 11 ­ August 6
Fruit: Large, firm, dark blue, medium scar, excellent flavor.
Bush: Upright, vigorous and productive, ht. 4-6 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 4-7 (North 4A, South 7A)

This variety is particularly suited for U-Pick and direct market farms due to its large size and superior taste. Excellent quality berries with sweet, slightly tart, aromatic flavor. Yield is consistent, ranging from 10-20 pounds per plant at maturity depending upon cultural care. Does best in intensive planting with severe pruning. Ornamental value for the bush is excellent. Dark green color in the summer and burgundy red in the fall.

CHANDLER
Midseason; July 13 ­ August 22
Fruit: Very large, medium firm, medium color, excellent flavor, long ripening season.
Bush: Moderate, vigorous and slightly spreading, 5-6 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 4-7 (North 4A, South 7A)

Bigger is better when it comes to Chandler. It is clearly the world’s largest blueberry with surprisingly delicious flavor. It is perfect for U-pick and direct market sales where extra-ordinary large fruit with exceptional flavor is needed. Yields have been good to excellent. The bush is moderately vigorous with large, dark green foliage and a slightly spreading habit to 5-6 feet.

TORO
Midseason; July 10 ­ August 10
Fruit: Large, firm, very good color (sky blue) and flavor, produced on large clusters.
Bush: Strong, stocky and spreading with moderate growth, 5-6 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 4-7 (North 4B, South 7A)

Toro is getting popular for its outstanding quality fruit with excellent color and flavor. Fruit is very good quality for fresh market. Berries are borne on large clusters that hang like grapes from the spreading stocky bush and are easy to pick. Toro is not very suitable for machine harvesting for the first picking. While a moderate grower, Toro is an outstanding ornamental blueberry. The flowers turn from hot pink to bright white. The deep green summer foliage turns to the brightest of reds in fall.

1613A (HARDYBLUE)
Midseason; July 10 ­ August 10
Fruit: Medium size, light blue, medium firm, very sweet, very productive.
Bush: Upright, vigorous, open bush with strong canes, quick to establish.
Hardiness Zone: 4-7 (North 4B, South 7A)

1613-A is one of the heaviest producing varieties. It is a consistent, heavy producer of excellent quality medium sized, light blue and very sweet fruit which is very desirable for the processing market and it machine harvests very well. Can be harvested in two pickings. Not suitable for fresh market and long-distance shipping. Seems more adaptable to heavier soils.

BLUEGOLD
Midseason; July 12 ­ August 10
Fruit: Medium to large size, very firm, extremely productive; light blue, small scar.
Bush: Vigorous, compact, 4-5 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 4-7 (North 4A, South 7A)
The growers who have tried this variety are very pleased with the results and are asking for more. Fruit quality is very good, with excellent color, flavor and firmness with even sized fruit. Shelf-life has been very good. Bluegold is an excellent choice where extremely productive variety for fresh market fruit is desired. Fruit ripens concentrated in two main pickings. Hand harvesting is very easy but mechanical harvesting characteristics look very promising as well.

BLUECROP
Midseason; July 15 ­ August 15
Fruit: Light blue, very large, small scar, very firm, excellent flavor.
Bush: Vigorous, upright and very productive, 4-6 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 4-7 (North 4A, South 7A)

Bluecrop is a very popular and most widely grown and reliable variety in the world. Excellent fruit quality for both fresh and process markets. Berries are resistant to cracking and dropping. The variety is easy to establish and has very few problems. Fruit can be tart or show "red back" (only half of fruit blue) if picked too early. It tends to grow well in most areas. Plants tend to overproduce unless carefully pruned each year. It needs to be trellised for machine harvesting.

NORTH SKY
Mid-late season; July 25 ­ August 25
Fruit: Medium, light blue with good flavor.
Bush: Short-statured (10 to 18 inches), dense, moderately productive.
Hardiness Zone: 3-7

Fruit stores well and has more of a "wild" blueberry flavor. Bush is attractive, compact, and highly branched, with dark green leaves in the summer and bright red in the fall. Northsky is the most cold-hardy of all blueberries, surviving winter temperatures of -45°F. Even in warmer areas, Northsky has been quite popular as a wonderful addition to the landscape. The bush grows to a low compact mound about 12-18 inches tall and 2-3 feet wide.

ST. CLOUD
Midseason; July 15 ­ August 16.
Fruit: Medium-large, firmness and flavor of fresh and frozen fruit is superior.
Bush: Upright growth habit with height of mature plant being approximately 4 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 4-7 (North 4a, South 7b)

St. Cloud has considerable hardiness and can be used in commercial plantings in cold regions as well as in residential landscapes and gardens. It requires cross-pollination with another cultivar to obtain fruit set. It is compatible with North Blue, North Country and North Sky. Produces 3-7 lbs of fruit per plant and has a concentrated ripening.

OLYMPIA
Midseason; July 15 - August 12.
Fruit: Medium-large, medium blue, thin skin, resistant to cracking, small scar, very sweet.
Bush: Easy to grow, large spreading, vigorous, productive with strong canes.
Hardiness Zone: 5-7

Olympia is famous for its superior flavor and best tasting fruit. Olympia adapts well to most types of soils and is an easy bush to grow. Well suited for process frozen packs because of its uniform size and high sugar content and also popular with bakeries for muffins and pancakes. It is a good choice for farm gate sales. Suitable for machine harvest if bush is properly pruned. Avoid planting in areas with late spring frosts as Olympia can be susceptible.

BLUE HAVEN
Late midseason; July 20 ­ August 20.
Fruit: medium size, light blue, excellent flavor, small scar, crisp.
Bush: Hardy, productive; ht 4-5 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 5-7

Blue Haven is a highly productive bush. Berries hold their quality well on the bush and can be picked over a 4 ­ 6 week period. It is a favorite of the U-pick berry farms.

NELSON
Late midseason; July 21 - August 20.
Fruit: Very large, light blue, firm and flavorful, with small dry scar.
Bush: Vigorous, upright, productive and cold hardy.
Hardiness Zone: 4-7

Nelson is a choice for the growers who need excellent quality fruit with exceptional flavor. The fruit is very large, similar to Spartan, firm, with light blue color and excellent flavor. It is an ideal variety for late season fresh market and is equally good for frozen market. It was selected from crosses of Bluecrop and Berkeley and yields are consistent and quite high.

BRIGITTA
Late midseason; July 25 - August 20.
Fruit: Large size, light blue, small dry scar, very firm, good flavor, loose cluster.
Bush: The bush is very vigorous, slightly spreading and productive.
Hardiness Zone: 5

This easy to grow hybrid yields one of the highest quality berries available. The flavor strikes a perfect balance-sweet yet slightly tart. Brigitta is an Australian variety and has been grown for a number of years in other parts of the world. It has a reputation for exceptional quality fruit with extended shelf life. Brigitta is an excellent choice to fill the gap between Bluecrop and Elliott. Fruit ripens evenly and is of very high quality. The slightly spreading bush is a fast grower with deep green foliage and bronze-tinted new growth.

LEGACY
Late midseason; July 22 ­ August 22.
Fruit: Medium-large, light blue, with robust flavor.
Bush: Vigorous, upright to 6 ft., and slightly spreading.
Hardiness Zone: 5-8

This interesting variety keeps its leaves through the winter, offering a very different look in landscaping. Foliage will turn bright orange in colder climates. It has been referred to as the “Golden Bush” due to its heavy production and is adaptable to numerous climates. Rated as one of the best flavored varieties in USDA trials.

RUBEL
Late season; July 27 - August 25
Fruit: Small size, firm, with good flavor and color.
Bush: Easy to grow, vigorous and moderately productive.
Hardiness Zone: 4-7

Rubel is an old variety which is gaining popularity again because of its extremely high content of antioxidants which play a major role in improving eyesight, preventing cancer and other health benefits. Food manufacturers prefer it for its small size which is very suitable for muffins, yogurt and many other food products. It tends to retain stem if drought-stressed or not picked on time. Suitable for processing. Excellent for machine harvesting.

JERSEY
Late season; August 1 - August 28
Fruit: Medium size, medium blue, firm, medium scar and fair flavor.
Bush: Vigorous, slightly spreading, erect, easy to grow and productive.
Hardiness Zone: 5

Jersey is one of the oldest and most widely grown of all varieties. Jersey can be grown successfully in most types of soil and provides consistent, high yields across a broad range of conditions, provided that pollination is adequate. It is resistant to cracking and suitable for mechanical harvesting and processing. Jersey is a favorite with home gardeners wanting an easy to grow, heaving producing late season variety. The bush often reaches 7 ft. at maturity.

ELLIOTT
Very late season; August 15 - September 20.
Fruit: Medium sized, powder blue, very firm, small scar; flavor mild-to-good, slightly tart.
Bush: Upright, vigorous, and very productive.
Hardiness Zone: 4-7

Elliott is considered the latest of all other varieties. It is an excellent choice for the growers who want to grow blueberries to fill the late-season fresh market niche when all other varieties are finished. Elliott is a very strong grower and a heavy producer of very firm, fresh market fruit that can generate the largest dollar-per-acre return of any variety. It can be machine harvested quite well in warmer areas. Elliot is very resistant to both phases of mummy berry. It tends to over produce; so adequate pruning is required every year to retain the fruit size and plant growth. Elliott is very suitable for CA storage.

ONEAL
Very early season
Fruit: Medium sized, medium blue fruit, firm, very sweet of terrific quality.
Bush: Vigorous, erect, slightly spreading; ht up to 6 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 7-9

A very sweet and firm berry developed at North Carolina State with the USDA. Is one of the leading fresh Southern Highbush Varieties in California and throughout the world. Best flavor of the southern highbush varieties with reliable quality throughout the harvest. Blooms and ripens over an extended period of time. Requires 400 chill hours. Adapted for pick-your-own or hand harvest for commercial shipment. Requires 400 chill hours.

MISTY
Midseason
Fruit: Medium to large sized, excellent firm quality fruit, mild sweet flavor.
Bush: Vigorous, slightly spreading, ht to 6 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 7-9

Misty is a very fast growing variety with consistent quality and very high yields. It is a vigorous grower with a long harvest season. Good for hand or mechanical harvest. Self-pollinating but yields best when planted with other varieties. Misty tends to over fruit and must be pruned to balance the fruit load. Recommended for commercial production and as chilling needs are very low (150 hours) don’t hesitate to offer it in any areas with mild winters and hot summers from the west coast to the Canadian border. Hardiness to 0 degrees F.

REVEILLE
Early Season
Fruit: Medium size, light blue, firm, crunchy, flavor.
Bush: Vigorous, upright bush, narrow, 5-6 ft. tall.
Hardiness Zone: 7-9

Thrives in hot climate and Pacific NW. Needs at least 600 chilling hours for best production. Holds well in storage and can be hand or machine harvested. Very productive.

SHARPBLUE
May 20 ­ June 20.
Fruit: Medium/large size; excellent flavor, good firmness medium scar.
Bush: Vigorous grower, slightly spreading; ht 5-6 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 7-10

Sharpblue is the leading and most adaptable variety in low chill areas throughout the world growing in conditions from heavy to sandy soils. It has the lowest chilling requirement of any variety and can grow with practically no chilling where the bush will be practically evergreen. Its chilling requirement is listed at about 150 hours. It is highly planted for its vigorousness, earliness, large fruit and excellent flavor. Recommended in milder areas where hard frosts are uncommon. Self-pollinating.

TOP HAT
Midseason
Fruit: Medium-small size, mild flavor.
Bush: Highly branched, ultra compact, dwarf plant; ht up to 18” wide and high.
Hardiness Zone: 5-8

White flowers lasting several weeks, completely cover plant. Deciduous with foliage turning a blazing crimson color in the fall. Dwarf type cultivar good in a defined border, rock garden or growing in a container as small as 2 1/2 gallons. Variable in size and compactness. Needs full sun. Slow growing.

VITIS IDEAE
Hardiness Zone: 2-7

It is also called mountain cranberry.
Evergreen dwarf shrub reaching a height of 12” with leathery glossy leaves and carmine colored berries. Grows in full sun to partial shade. Flowers are pink appearing in mid-spring. Plant is attractive to bees and butterflies.

KORALLE
Hardiness Zone: 2-7

Plants are grown the same as blueberries. They may be set in rows, individual specimens or planted together to form a ground cover. Heavy yields of bright red pea sized fruit are good in sauces, jams, jellies and juices. Upright and bushy growth reaching 12-14”. Grows in full sun or filtered shade. White/pink bell shaped flowers.

OVATUM
Fruit: blackish-purplish berries
Bush: ht. 2-3 ft.; spreading; evergreen shrub
Hardiness Zone: 6-10

A native shrub valuable to any landscape. Tolerates full sun, part sun, shade, sand and clay. Is tolerant of salt spray and ideally suited to the Pacific Northwest. Can be used as a hedgerow, trimmed hedge or in a container. New growth foliage color is red turning to a glossy, dark green. Flowers are white to a blush of pink flower color. Hummingbirds, bees and butterflies are attracted to the flowers. Foliage is highly sought after in the florist trade. Will grow more berries in full sun but will grow taller in shade. Tart tasting and dark blue berries ripen in late summer.

THUNDERBIRD: Patent No. BGAS#12599-284-75
Fruit: small, tasty
Bush: ht. to 6 ft.
Hardiness Zone: 5-8

The University of British Columbia Botanical Gardens introduced this evergreen huckleberry with large leaves and abundant flowers. Early spring foliage is an intense brick red in full sun and copper in shade with a profusion of pink streaked bright white flowers. Tasty fruit.