Vaccinium corymbosum 'Chandler'
Chandler Highbush Blueberry
- Large blue berries, some as big as a quarter!
- Mid-late season fruiting (Late June)
- Nice fall color of red and purple foliage
- White flowers in spring
- Great for hedges and border plantings
- Attracts birds
- Category: Fruit, Shrub, Edibles
- Hardiness Zone: 6-8
- Height: 5-7 ft
- Spread: 5-6 ft
- Bloom Color: White Shades
- Foliage Color: Green Shades
This highbush blueberry boasts delicious cherry-sized blueberries in the mid-to-late season. You'll get more than just great flavor with this tall-growing variety: dainty, white bell-shaped flowers embellish this bush in May, and its dark green leaves turn reddish-purple in the fall. Red stems stand out against the winter landscape, polishing off the list of ornamental qualities possessed by this native treasure.
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Attracts Songbirds |
Flower Color
| • | White |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Late Spring |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Vaccinium corymbosum 'Chandler'
Plant in a sunny location in rich, well-drained soils. Roots need constant moisture as they are shallow-rooted and can dry out easily, but still require good drainage. A layer of mulch is beneficial. Blueberries are self-fertile but larger crops can be achieved by planting with other blueberries that bloom at the same time such as ‘Bluecrop’ or ‘Blue Gold’. Prune as needed in late winter beginning in the third year after planting.