Northern / southern hybrid / Cultivar notes
Legacyblueberry
A vigorous hybrid with a long fruiting season. Regional winter suitability is especially important when choosing it.
Independent research reviewed September 6, 2026.
Nursery specifications checked September 5. Not a firsthand growing trial.
The decision, in brief
A later-season option.
Compare with Bluecrop, and check your local extension’s guidance before choosing Legacy for a cold-winter site.
Our interpretation of the cited specifications. Start with local suitability.
At a glance
- Blueberry typeSource ↗
- Northern / southern hybrid
- USDA zonesSource ↗
- 5-8 (supplier range)
- Mature heightSource ↗
- 4-6 ft
- Mature spreadSource ↗
- Not verified
- Winter chillSource ↗
- 800-1,000 hours (supplier estimate)
- Harvest timingSource ↗
- Late
- Berry sizeSource ↗
- Medium
- Flavor descriptionSource ↗
- Flavorful; no sweetness score
- Container supportSource ↗
- Not verified in this guide
- PollinationSource ↗
- Partially self-fertile according to Raintree; plan a compatible pollenizer.
Read the growing context.
Raintree lists late ripening; local timing may differ. OSU describes a long fruiting season. Timing source ↗
OSU advises against Legacy in particularly cold eastern Pacific Northwest sites. A broad nursery zone range needs local context. 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
A regional choice
OSU cautions against cold sites for Legacy, despite its potential west of the Cascades. Read the evidence ↗
For your decision. A broad nursery zone range is not enough. Look for evidence from a similar local site before ordering.
Pacific Northwest. Cultivar observations are not a nationwide growing guarantee.
Independent evidence reviewed .
Compare Legacy & BluecropGo beyond the specifications
Read the tradeoffs.
Before you order Legacy.
- Check the listed 5–8 zone range against local guidance, winter chill and spring frost conditions.
- Measure the mature footprint: 4-6 ft tall, not verified 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
Raintree Nursery: Legacy blueberry ↗Lists partial self-fertility. Check availability directly with the nursery.
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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