Northern highbush / Cultivar notes
Bluerayblueberry
A full-size northern variety to shortlist when large berries are a priority.
Independent research reviewed September 6, 2026.
Nursery specifications checked September 5. Not a firsthand growing trial.
The decision, in brief
Large fruit, upright growth.
Compare with Chandler for two large-fruited choices; check local harvest timing before deciding.
Our interpretation of the cited specifications. Start with local suitability.
At a glance
- Blueberry typeSource ↗
- Northern highbush
- USDA zonesSource ↗
- 3-8 (supplier range)
- Mature heightSource ↗
- 4-6 ft
- Mature spreadSource ↗
- 3-4 ft
- Winter chillSource ↗
- 800-1,000 hours (supplier estimate)
- Harvest timingSource ↗
- July listed
- Berry sizeSource ↗
- Extra large
- Flavor descriptionSource ↗
- Sweet
- Container supportSource ↗
- Not verified in this guide
- PollinationSource ↗
- Self-fertile according to the supplier; a compatible second cultivar can improve cropping.
Read the growing context.
Supplier timing, not a local forecast. Calendar dates and relative seasons should only be compared within the same growing region. Timing source ↗
Stark describes firm fruit and a 3-4 foot mature spread. Allow working room around the bush as well as space for its canopy. Read the source ↗
Check local extension advice as well as the supplier’s range before you plant. The same variety can perform differently across regions.
What the research adds.
Beyond the nursery listing
There is more to fruit than size
OSU describes aromatic fruit in tight clusters. Read the evidence ↗
For your decision. If fresh eating is the priority, taste locally grown fruit where possible before treating the largest berry as the best one.
Pacific Northwest. Cultivar observations are not a nationwide growing guarantee.
Independent evidence reviewed .
Compare Blueray & ChandlerBefore you order Blueray.
- Check the listed 3–8 zone range against local guidance, winter chill and spring frost conditions.
- Measure the mature footprint: 4-6 ft tall, 3-4 ft wide. Ask the nursery to fill any unverified size information.
- Resolve a locally supported pollination plan; a comparison is not a pairing guarantee.
- Confirm the plant size being shipped, delivery restrictions and the nursery’s replacement terms.
Check the details
Sources for this profile
Nursery specification
Stark Bro’s: Blueray blueberry ↗Supplier specifications checked September 5, 2026. Size, chill and harvest descriptions are not local performance guarantees.
University extension
OSU Extension: Blueberry Cultivars for the Pacific Northwest ↗Pacific Northwest. Cultivar observations are not a nationwide growing guarantee.
Nursery specifications checked ; independent research reviewed . Read our editorial approach.
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