Blueberry ‘Jersey’ (Vaccinium corymbosum) – Fruit Bush
Blueberry ‘Jersey’ is a dependable high-yielding blueberry fruit bush that crops later in the season, making it ideal for extending your harvest. With its upright habit, glossy foliage and sweet berries, it remains a favourite with home gardeners.
Key Features
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Mid to late-season blueberry, extending the fruiting period
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Produces sweet, small to medium-sized berries in generous quantities
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Highly dependable variety, known for consistent high yields
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Fruit hangs in loose clusters, making harvesting easy
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Attractive foliage that turns bright yellow in autumn
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Self-fertile, with improved yields when cross-pollinated
Product Description
Blueberry ‘Jersey’ is a tall, erect-growing variety that combines ornamental value with excellent productivity. During the growing season, its glossy green leaves form a neat structure, followed by heavy crops of sweet blueberries in late July and August.
The fruit is borne in loose clusters, allowing for easy picking and reducing damage during harvest. As an old and trusted variety, ‘Jersey’ is particularly valued for its reliability and ability to produce consistently high yields year after year.
In autumn, the foliage provides added interest as it turns a striking shade of yellow. Well suited to borders or containers, this blueberry thrives in acidic soil and benefits from cross-pollination for even heavier crops.
Specifications
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Botanical name: Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Jersey’
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Common name: Blueberry ‘Jersey’
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Plant type: Fruit bush
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Fruiting season: Mid to late season
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Cropping time: Late July to August
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Growth habit: Tall and erect
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Eventual height: 1.8m
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Eventual spread: 1.5m
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Fruit size: Small to medium
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Flavour: Sweet
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Foliage: Deciduous, glossy green turning yellow in autumn
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Self-fertile: Yes
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Pollination: Cross-pollination improves yield
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Planting distance: 1.5m apart or grow in containers
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Soil requirement: Acidic soil / ericaceous compost
Care Tips
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Plant in full sun for best fruiting and flavour
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Grow in acidic soil or use ericaceous compost in pots
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Water regularly with rainwater where possible
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Mulch annually with bark or leaf mould to maintain soil acidity
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Protect from birds as fruit ripens
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Prune lightly in late winter to maintain shape and encourage fruiting
Choose Blueberry ‘Jersey’ for a reliable, late-cropping variety that delivers sweet fruit, attractive foliage and excellent garden performance – a perfect choice for extending the blueberry season at home.
