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edibleFamily: EricaceaeGenus: Vaccinium
Cultivar
Chandler Highbush Blueberry
Vaccinium 'Chandler'
Cultivar: Chandler
The Chandler blueberry is a vigorous, upright shrub known for its impressive production of extra-large berries. It is prized by home gardeners for its prolonged harvest window, often ripening fruit over a period of several weeks in mid-to-late summer. Beyond its fruit, it offers attractive foliage and ornamental appeal in the garden, making it a productive and beautiful landscape addition.
Chandler is a popular highbush blueberry cultivar celebrated for producing exceptionally large, flavorful fruit over an extended harvest season.
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Plant Detail
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Full sun for optimal fruit production and plant vigor.
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Water
Consistent moisture is critical, especially during fruit development; blueberries have shallow roots and dislike drought.
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Mature size
5-6 feet tall, 4-5 feet wide
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Hardiness
4-7
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Growth habit
Upright, rounded deciduous shrub
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Plant type
Fruiting shrub
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Requires cross-pollination with another Northern Highbush variety for best fruit set. Ensure consistent acidic soil conditions to prevent chlorosis.
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Climate note
Requires a significant chill hour period (approx. 800-1000 hours) for proper dormancy and fruit production.
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Flower / fruit
Produces white, bell-shaped flowers in spring followed by very large blue berries; harvest typically mid-to-late summer.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Full sun for optimal fruit production and plant vigor.
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Growth rate
Moderate
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Fertilizer
Use fertilizers formulated for acid-loving plants; apply in early spring as new growth begins.
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Pruning
Prune in late winter while dormant to remove old or dead canes and to encourage airflow and new fruiting wood.
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Care notes
Requires cross-pollination with another Northern Highbush variety for best fruit set. Ensure consistent acidic soil conditions to prevent chlorosis.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
5-6 feet tall, 4-5 feet wide
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Growth habit
Upright, rounded deciduous shrub
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Spacing
4-6 feet apart
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces white, bell-shaped flowers in spring followed by very large blue berries; harvest typically mid-to-late summer.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
4-7
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Temperature
Requires a significant chill hour period (approx. 800-1000 hours) for proper dormancy and fruit production.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Consistent moisture is critical, especially during fruit development; blueberries have shallow roots and dislike drought.
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Soil
Moist, well-draining, highly organic, and acidic soil is mandatory for long-term success.
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Soil pH
4.5-5.5
More Plant Data
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Container Growing
Suitable for large containers if soil acidity and consistent moisture are maintained; ensure the pot has excellent drainage.
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Family
Ericaceae
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Foliage Look
Medium-green leaves, elliptical shape, light green venation, matte finish.
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Foliage Rules
Alternate leaf arrangement, simple ovate shape, matte to semi-glossy surface; no complex patterns or variegated markings.
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Fruit Flower Look
Drooping clusters of small white bell-shaped flowers; large, round, deep-blue berries with a waxy bloom.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are small, white, and urn-shaped; berries develop in clusters and are distinctively large.
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Growth Habit Rules
Upright branching pattern; avoid depicting as a trailing plant or tree-like with a single trunk.
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Mature Plant Look
Bushy, upright shrub with multiple canes, dense foliage, and heavy clusters of large, dusty-blue berries.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Woody branches, ovate leaves that turn attractive shades of orange/red in autumn, and clusters of berries.
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Morphology Rules
Consistent with typical Northern Highbush morphology; foliage is strictly deciduous.
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Plant Faqs
Do I need two blueberry plants? Yes, planting two different varieties that bloom at the same time is recommended for cross-pollination. What is the best soil for blueberries? Blueberries require highly acidic, well-draining soil rich in organic matter. When do Chandler blueberries ripen? They typically ripen in mid-to-late summer over an extended period.
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Root Look
Fine, fibrous root system typical of ericaceous shrubs.
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Soil Look
Dark, rich, acidic peat-based soil, possibly with mulch or wood chips.
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Starter Stage
Small, woody-based starter plant with green stems and simple, alternate, ovate-lanceolate leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Young stems may have a slight reddish tint; foliage is medium-green with smooth or finely serrated margins.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Chandler Highbush Blueberry. This is Chandler Highbush Blueberry, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this productive shrub become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future edible garden space you want to create. Chandler produces exceptionally large, flavorful berries that ripen over an extended harvest window, offering a bountiful mid-to-late summer bounty. Establish your starter by repotting it into a four-inch pot with well-draining, acidic soil, then move it to a final permanent location when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Vaccinium Chandler Blueberry Highbush Blueberry Fruit Garden Edible Landscaping Berry Bush Acid-loving Plants Home Orchard Agardeni
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Youtube Video Summary
The Chandler blueberry is a vigorous highbush variety favored for its oversized fruit and extended harvest season. Ideal for home edible gardens, it requires acidic soil and cross-pollination for the best harvest.
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Youtube Video Title
How to Grow Chandler Highbush Blueberries
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