Emerald Southern Highbush Blueberry
+/-3' (Fruiting Size)
$34.95
Ships: 10/15/2026 - 06/01/2027
Description
This product cannot be shipped to California, Washington.
The Emerald Southern Highbush blueberry is a fast-growing variety that produces large, firm, and deliciously sweet berries. This early-mid season variety was released by the University of Florida in 1999 and has now become one of the more popular varieties for blueberry growers in central Florida. Emerald is partially self-fertile and grows up to 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Plant with another Southern Highbush variety for higher yields. Requires 150-250 chill hours and grows well in zones 7-10.
Characteristics
| Bloom Color | White to Pale Pink |
| Bloom Time | February - March |
| Fruit Color | Blue |
| Fruit Size | 0.5-0.7 inch diameter |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 7 - 10 |
| Pollination | Partially Self Fertile |
| Ripens/Harvest | Early - Mid Season |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Porous & Rich |
| Soil Moisture | Well Draining |
| Soil pH Level | 4.5-5.5 |
| Taste | Mild & Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 1-3 |
Zones
Shaded areas show where this product grows.
USDA Hardiness Zones
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined by average annual minimum winter temperatures, helping gardeners determine which plants can survive in their region. Developed by the USDA, the 13 numerical zones indicate cold hardiness—for example, a plant "hardy to zone 10" tolerates minimum temperatures of 30 to 40 °F (−1.1 to 4.4 °C).
Grows in zones: 7 - 10
A hardiness zone is a geographic area defined by average annual minimum winter temperatures, helping gardeners determine which plants can survive in their region. Developed by the USDA, the 13 numerical zones indicate cold hardiness—for example, a plant "hardy to zone 10" tolerates minimum temperatures of 30 to 40 °F (−1.1 to 4.4 °C).
