PHIL'S FARMS & NURSERY
17900 SE Highway 212, Damascus, Oregon
(A short drive from Portland)
OPEN 9am - 5pm Thursday through Monday
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This page updated 23, 2026
Almost 1,000 blueberries bushes have been put into the sales area this week.
All chosen for their suitability to our climate and conditions, colder ones too.
$10 - Bushes are planted in 1 gallon pots
Patriot, Duke, Reka, Bluecrop, Liberty, Chandler, Jersey, Elliott
$20 - Special-Dwarf Burgundy Blueberry planted in 2 gallon pots (only 9 left)
$30 ($25 if you buy 2 or more) Bushes are planted in 2 gallon pots
Sweetheart, Patriot, Duke, Blueray, Bonus, Legacy, Elliott
All 3 photos taken during summer 2025
$10 bushes planted in 1 gallon pots on racks
Sales area full of 2 gallon blueberry bushes
Descriptions of each variety follows below the photos.
Select the size according to your budget & patience in waiting to pick your own fresh blueberries😊
Compare and you’ll find these to be the best selection and value around.
12 varieties - from very early to very late ripening seasons (June to September)
It is always recommended to plant at least 2 different blueberry varieties of similar seasons for best yields.
EARLY SEASON - DUKE,SWEETHEART, PATRIOT, REKA
SWEETHEART is the only blueberry that fruits twice a year - early summer, again in fall. The deep blue juicy berries are known for being sweet,aromatic, with firm texture. Bushes grow 5-6 ft tall. It is the variety that won our nursery "taste test for sweetness" Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Sweetheart’ USDA Zones 3-8 2 gallon size only
PATRIOT is the largest early season blueberry, with ripe fruit starting in June. It is juicy, sweet - freezing exceptionally well and outstanding for baking and preserving. Bushes are a compact, rounded form (3-6 feet) and tolerate clay soil. Good also as a hedge, for container planting, and for backyard gardens. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Patriot’ USDA Zones 3-8 1 & 2 gallon sizes
DUKE has light-blue berries with a balanced sweet/tart flavor; the firm berries keep very well. Bushes have strong upright growth 4 to 6 feet tall. Duke blooms late but ripens berries early, protecting buds from unexpected spring frosts. Duke is a proven consistent producer of abundant, quality crops. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Duke’ USDA Zones 4-8 1 & 2 gallon sizes
REKA blueberries ripen early in the season. Dark blue berries have a rich sweet flavor and pleasing aroma. Reka bushes mature at 4 to 6 feet high and produce plentiful yields of medium size berries. They are vigorous, adaptable, and will tolerate clay or sandy soil. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Reka’ USDA zones 4-7 1 gallon size only
MID SEASON – BLUECROP, BLUERAY, BONUS
BONUS has been called "The largest blueberry on the market" in recent years. Berries are said to be the size or a quarter or larger. They are pretty bright blue, juicy, and extra sweet. The bush is about 4-6 feet tall and a tidy rounded shape. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Bonus' USDA Zones 3-8 2 gallon size only
BLUECROP has light-blue berries that are large, sweet, mild, and firm. Bushes are known for large clusters of berries and high yuields; they have open upright growth 4 – 6 feet tall. The hardy Bluecrop is disease-resistant and a favorite choice for backyard gardens. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Bluecrop’ USDA Zones 4-8 1 gallon size only
BLUERAY produces an extra-large, sweet, firm, dark-blue berry of exceptional quality with a vibrant flavor. Bushes mature at about 4 to 6 feet and have a harve are swst that goes on for weeks! Blueray is an excellent pollinator for other varieties. Vaccinium corymbosum “Blueray USDA Zone 3-8 2 gallon size only
MID TO LATE SEASON – LEGACY, LIBERTY, CHANDLER, JERSEY
LIBERTY are sweet and flavorful, and detach easily, so are easy to harvest, especially for little hands. The medium-large berries are good for baking, preserves and freezing. Liberty is a popular choice for home gardens because of high yields of berries that keep well in the refrigerator due to their firm texture. The bush may reach 6 feet or more. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Liberty’ USDA Zone 4-8 1 gallon size only
LEGACY produces large,sweet, aromatic fruit with an extended harvest time. It has exceptionally high yields and the fruit stores well. Bushes are vigorous and upright, maturing at about 6 feet tall and wide. People say they get so many berries that one Legacy is actually like having 1½ bushes! Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Legacy’ USDA Zones 5-8 2 gallon size only
CHANDLER produces exceptionally large and sweet berries; it rivals Bonus variety for the largest blueberry. The berries are juicy, glossy and sweet - excellent ih smoothies, preserves & baked goods. The bush is robust, about 5 to 6 feet tall. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Chandler’ USDA Zone 4-8 1 gallon size only.
JERSEY is an heirloom classic, one of the most widely grown varieties in America. Berries are sweet and juicy, while keeping firm and plump. The bush may become 6 to 8 feettall and wide, so give it plenty of space. In return, it will give you an extra-large crop. Jersey is easy to grow in about all soil types - it is highly recommended for those new to growing blueberries. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Jersey’ USDA Zone 4-8 1 gallon size only.
LATE SEASON – ELLIOTT, & SWEETHEART'S 2nd HARVEST
ELLIOTT is especially welcome as it ripens at the end of August and into the fall. The light blue berries are said have a sweet but tangy flavor. The firm fruit will last a week in the refrigerator and it has excellent freezing quality. The 4 to 6 foot tall upright growth of this low-maintenance bush produces delicious fresh berries for weeks after other varieties have stopped. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Elliott’ USDA Zones 3-8 2 gallon size only
SWEETHEART has its second, lighter harvest in the fall. Please refer to Sweetheart's complete description under "Early Season" blueberries. 2 gallon size only
