Chandler holds the distinction of being the world's largest blueberry. The long ripening season will provide gardeners with a bounty of flavorful, fresh picked fruit for up to 6 weeks. It is a high-yielding plant and is considered one of the best varieties for commercial production. The Chandler blueberry bush is a deciduous shrub that typically grows to a height of 5 to 6 feet and produces berries in the summer. The berries are usually harvested by hand and are commonly used for fresh consumption, baking, or in jams and jellies. pruned to approximately 12 to 14 inches when shipped and reach 5-6 feet when mature.
Considerations for Chandler Blueberry
USDA Zones: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Uses: Desserts / Pies, Fresh Eating
Harvest Period: Midseason, Late
Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile
Origin Date: 1900`s
Storage: A few weeks
Years to Bear: 2-4 years
Recommended Spacing: 4-6 ft.
Mature Size: 4-6 ft.
Water Requirements: 6-12 gallons per week May through Sept.
Shape when Shipped: Small bush
Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.