Bluecrop was, for many years, the most widely planted blueberry in the world and for good reason. It is easy to grow and mostly disease resistant, but does have a tendency to over produce its branches, so it benefits from Summer pruning in addition to the normal winter cutbacks. Pinch out the growing tips of new growth during the early summer to prevent it forming very long 'canes' and to encourage fruit-bearing side shoots. The plant is upright, open and vigorous and will reach a height of 1.5 - 1.8m (5-6ft) in the open ground, and has excellent red autumn colour.
The fruit forms in clusters, with large, firm berries which are resistant to cracking. The flavour is good to excellent and the berries can be kept in the fridge for 2 weeks or more.
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Features:
- Consistent, heavy yields of large fruit with excellent flavour
Long canes need "topping" to encourage branching
Superb autumn colour
One of the most widely grown varieties
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Healthy looking bush. 
