Highbush blueberry varieties grow throughout the United States. Northern highbush blueberries
prefer colder climates (Zones 7 through 9) while southern highbush shrubs prefer the warmth of the south (Zones 3 through 8). If you do not know your zone, review the USDA Zone map. When you are choosing your plants, pick several cultivars to promote cross-pollination in the garden. Cross-pollination is not required for highbush varieties; however, it will help your blueberry bushes to grow larger with more abundant blueberry fruit over a longer growing season.
Popular Highbush Blueberry Varieties that Ripen Early Season (May and June)
- Northland Short
- O’Neal
Popular Highbush Blueberry Varieties that Ripen Mid Season (July and early August)
- Patriot Short
- Bluetta
- Spartan
- Blueray
- Meader
- Patriot
- Cape Fear
- Bluecrop
- St. Cloud Short
- Rubel
- Northland
- Blue Ridge
- Georgia Gem
- Bluecrop
- Nelson
- Blue Gold Short
- Legacy
- Summit
Popular Highbush Blueberry Varieties that Ripen Late Season (late July through early September)
- Jersey
- Elliot
- Ozarkblue