How to prune chandler blueberry

Late winter to early spring while fully dormant, before bud break. Start by removing dead or damaged wood. Then cut out the oldest, most unproductive canes (thick, grey bark) at ground level, leaving 6–8 healthy canes. Tip back remaining canes by 20–25% to reduce crop load and increase berry size. Open up the centre for airflow.

Annually, every winter. Chandler blueberry, like all highbush cultivars, requires structured annual pruning to maintain fruiting productivity. Prune in late winter while dormant. Remove dead, damaged, and crossing canes. Cut out canes older than 5–6 years at the base, keeping 6–8 vigorous canes of mixed ages. Tip back long canes to encourage well-spaced lateral buds and larger berries.

Start by removing dead or damaged wood. Then cut out the oldest, most unproductive canes (thick, grey bark) at ground level, leaving 6–8 healthy canes. Tip back remaining canes by 20–25% to reduce crop load and increase berry size. Open up the centre for airflow.