These varieties are best suited the more temperate regions of New Zealand, as they have high winter chilling requirements (Chilling requirements - approximately 1000 hours under 2º). They are vigorous shrubs growing from 1-3m or more tall, bearing clusters of dark blue berries from December through to mid February depending on variety. Most are self fruitful but perform better planted near another Northern Highbush variety. These varieties flower in mid spring.

Fairly vigorous, upright productive selection that is both hardier and more drought resistant than most varieties. Large, light blue berries ripen in early-mid season. Best variety to use for container growing. requires 800 chilling hours to set fruit.

Early season selection with ample crops of medium size, mild flavoured berries that will stay on the bush for long periods without loss of fruit quality. A vigorous grower that forms a large bush with light green leaves turning yellow-orange in autumn.

Great home variety. Rich tangy-sweet flavour. Great in jams. Don’t mind clay soil. Ripens over a long season. Mid season. Large, fragrant berries.

An early ripening selection with good crops of mildly sweet flavoured berries. Upright grower, but branches will droop to ground when laden with fruit. Foliage turns yellow-orange in autumn.

Southern Highbush varieties are best grown in the more warmer areas of the country where there are few chances of late winter frosts, when these varieties flower.  These varieties also have low chill requirements, meaning they are great for warmer areas of the country (chilling requirements - 250-600 hours under 7º). The fruit ripens from late spring through to February, and all varieties are best cross pollinated with another Southern Highbush variety.

Highly attractive and productive low chill early selection. Berries are medium-large sized, firm with excellent blueberry flavour. Requires 400 chilling hours to set fruit.

A most attractive selection with bright blue-green foliage. The berries are medium to large size and of excellent quality. Requires 300 chilling hours to set fruit.

These varieties are best grown in warmer areas of New Zealand as they flower in early spring (so there is a risk of frost damage in cooler areas), only require low winter chilling, and need warm late summer/early autumn weather to fully ripen in the berries. Chilling requirements - 450-600 hours under 2º. Rabbiteye varieties are know to be more drought, heat and less optimal soil resistant. Rabbiteye varieties fruit from January through to April. At least two rabbiteye varieties should be planted together to ensure cross pollination.

An excellent variety with heavy crops of small-medium sized berries, (12-14mm in size) with a long fruit season. Vigorous plant. Later maturing.