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4-7
4 - 5 feet
Late spring
Full Sun
PREMIUM
For gardeners who love fresh, homegrown fruit, Nelson Blueberry is a top-notch choice. This upright, vigorous highbush variety produces large, deep blue berries with a sweet, firm texture, making them perfect for fresh eating, baking, or preserving. As a late-season producer, it extends your harvest into mid-to-late summer, ensuring a steady supply of delicious fruit. Beyond its productive nature, Nelson Blueberry also brings year-round beauty, with delicate white spring flowers and brilliant fall foliage in shades of yellow, orange, red, and purple.
Nelson Blueberry is known for its large, deep blue fruit, just slightly smaller than Patriot but bursting with flavor. The berries are sweet, with a firm texture that makes them easy to pick and handle. Whether you enjoy them straight from the bush, in a homemade pie, or as a nutritious addition to your breakfast, Nelson delivers a consistently delicious harvest.
A Late-Season Producer for Extended EnjoymentIf you want to keep your blueberry season going strong, Nelson is the perfect variety. Ripening in mid-to-late summer (typically July to early August), it ensures you have fresh blueberries long after early-season varieties have finished producing. For an even longer harvest window, pair it with an early-fruiting variety and enjoy fresh blueberries for months.
Easy to Grow and Highly ProductiveThis highbush blueberry reaches 4-6 feet tall, forming a strong, upright shrub that thrives in well-drained, acidic soil. It requires minimal maintenance beyond occasional pruning and mulching to keep the roots cool. With the right conditions, Nelson produces a high yield year after year, making it a rewarding addition to any edible garden.
Ornamental Beauty Beyond the HarvestNelson Blueberry isn’t just about fruit—it also adds visual appeal to the landscape. In late spring, clusters of waxy, bell-shaped white flowers cover the plant, attracting admiration before giving way to plump berries. As the seasons shift, its medium-green leaves turn vibrant shades of yellow, orange, red, and purple in fall, adding a stunning display of seasonal color.
Nelson Blueberry is a fantastic choice for gardeners who want delicious fruit and year-round ornamental value. Whether planted in a dedicated berry patch, as part of a mixed border, or even in large containers, this productive and visually striking shrub will reward you season after season.
When will my order ship?
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country during the shipping timeframes outlined below:
| Zones | Shipping Dates | Last Order Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3A - 5A | 4/27/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 5B | 4/6/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 6A | 3/23/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 6B | 3/9/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 7A | 2/23/26 - 5/29/26 | 5/25/26 |
| 7B - 8A | 2/16/26 - 5/8/26 | 5/4/26 |
| 8B - 9A | 2/9/26 - 5/8/26 | 5/4/26 |
| 9B - 10B | 2/2/26 - 5/8/26 | 5/4/26 |
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4-7
4 - 5 feet
Late spring
Full Sun
PREMIUM
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