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