Description
Chandler Blueberry: The World’s Largest Fruit with a 6-Week Harvest
Imagine walking into your garden and picking blueberries the size of cherries—or even quarters! The Chandler Highbush Blueberry is legendary for producing the world's largest blueberry fruit, offering a delicious balance of sweet and tart flavors. Unlike most varieties that finish fruiting in a few weeks, Chandler boasts an exceptionally long ripening season, providing fresh, juicy berries for up to six weeks from mid-to-late summer. Perfect for fresh eating, impressive desserts, and prolonged U-Pick seasons.
Botanical Specifications
| Hardiness Zone | 4 - 7 |
| Mature Height | 5 - 7 feet |
| Chill Hours | 800 - 1000 hours |
| Soil pH | 4.5 - 5.5 (Acidic) |
Planting Requirements
| Pollination | Self-pollinating (Yields improve with a partner like Bluecrop) |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Vigorous, spreading bush |
| Fruit Season | Mid to Late Season |
Why Grow This Variety?
| Giant Fruit Size | Produces berries often exceeding 20mm, the size of a quarter. |
| Extended Harvest | Ripens over a 4-6 week period, the longest of any blueberry variety. |
| Cold Hardy | Bred to withstand northern winters while delivering premium yields. |
| Dessert Quality | Firm, juicy flesh makes them ideal for baking and fresh fruit tarts. |
Perfect For
- Home Orchards: Provides a steady supply of fruit over weeks rather than a single massive glut.
- U-Pick Farms: A customer favorite due to the novelty of the giant berry size and easy picking.
- Edible Landscaping: Attractive bush with white spring flowers and fiery red fall foliage.
- Fresh Eating Enthusiasts: The sheer size and sweetness make them a perfect snack straight from the bush.
- Northern Growers: Ideal for gardeners in Zones 4-7 seeking reliable winter survival.
- Baking & Preserves: Large berries hold their shape well in pies, muffins, and jams.
Grower Notes & Care
| Shipping | Live plants shipped with care to ensure healthy arrival. |
| Guarantee | We guarantee our plants to be true to name and healthy upon receipt. |
Don't settle for average berries. Add the Chandler Blueberry to your garden today and experience the joy of harvesting the world's largest blueberries right in your own backyard. Order now from Berries Unlimited for healthy, vigorous plants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do I need a pollinator for Chandler Blueberries?
A: Chandler is self-pollinating, meaning it will produce fruit on its own. However, planting it alongside another Northern Highbush variety like Bluecrop or Jersey will significantly increase berry size and overall yield.
Q: How big do Chandler blueberries actually get?
A: Chandler holds the record for fruit size, with berries frequently reaching the size of a quarter (over 20mm) when the plant is mature and well-watered.
Q: When does the Chandler blueberry bush produce fruit?
A: It is a mid-to-late season variety. Depending on your specific location within Zones 4-7, harvest typically begins in July and continues for up to 6 weeks, much longer than other cultivars.
Q: Can I grow Chandler blueberries in a container?
A: Yes, due to its spreading habit, it can be grown in a large container (20+ gallons) provided you use an acidic potting mix and maintain consistent moisture.
2 Reviews
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Chandler blueberry plants
I am absolutely RHRILLED to review my bluberry plants from Berries Unlimited. My plants arrived in a timely manner, were meticulously packaged, and arrived in excellent condition. The plants are gorgeous, healthy, green, and have oviously gotten excellent care! In addition to the high quality of my plants, I am equally, if not more, impressed by the customer service, advice, and care I received from Berries Unlimited. Lidia is one of the most gracious, kind, attentive,knowledgeable, and dedicated peopleI have EVER worked with and she was devoted to my satisfaction! I am a Berries Unlimited customer for life!
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Chandler
I love getting blueberry bushes from this company. Order early in the season to enjoy watching them wake up! They arrived in perfect condition, with good branching, loaded with buds on supple stems. Absolutely gorgeous new bushes. Thank you!
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