Leaf N and soil nitrate and ammonium levels were monitored in 1986 and 1987 following N fertilization of 8–9 year old highbush blueberries. Urea was applied at 76 kg N/ha in a single application at bud break or in two applications (split) at bud break and petal fall. Controlled release fertilizers (CRF), of two different residual effects (Osmocote 3 mo., Osmocote 8 mo.) were applied at 38 kg N/ha or 76 kg N/ha at bud break. Compared to controls, N applications increased soil ammonium and nitrate levels early in the season and leaf N levels throughout the season. Urea provided a greater increase in leaf N and soil ammonium levels than CRF. Split urea applications increase leaf levels slightly over single urea treatments. Fertilizers increased soil ammonium and nitrate levels below the root zone, indicating that some leaching losses occurred.