# The Average Height of Blueberry Bushes
The height of blueberry bushes at maturity depends on whether they are highbush, lowbush or hybrid types, according to University of Illinois Extension. Highbush blueberries produce fruit annually, while lowbush varieties only produce fruit every two years when cultivated.
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Highbush Varieties
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Highbush blueberries reach up to 12 feet in height, according to University of Illinois Extension. Examples of common highbush varieties include bluecrop and jersey. Bluecrop, the most commonly planted blueberry bush, grows to a height of 7 feet.
Lowbush Varieties
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Lowbush varieties, sometimes known as wild blueberries, grow approximately 1 to 2 feet high. They grow wild throughout the eastern United States, producing small, sweet fruit.
Half-High Varieties
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Half-high or rabbit eye varieties, such as Northland, reach 2 to 5 feet in height. Disadvantages of these cultivars include early blooming and extensive pruning requirements, according to Michigan State University Extension.
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Growing Blueberries
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- The Varieties of Blueberries in New Hampshire
- The Average Height of Blueberry Bushes in North Texas
- Commercial Blueberry Varieties
- Blueberry Varieties in the Northern Climate
- Different Blueberry Bushes
- Varieties of Blueberry Plants
- The Best Blueberry Bushes in Kansas
- Varieties of Blueberry Plants for the Southern U.S.
- The Best Blueberry Varieties to Plant in Georgia
- Varieties of Blueberry Bushes
- The Types of Blueberry Plants
