---
title: Emerald Southern Highbush Blueberry
description: 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...
url: https://www.willisorchards.com/product/emerald-southern-highbush-blueberry
type: product
sku: WOC-560
botanical_name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Emerald'
hardiness_zones: 7 - 10
---

# Emerald Southern Highbush Blueberry
*Vaccinium corymbosum 'Emerald'*

![Emerald Southern Highbush Blueberry](https://www.willisorchards.com/system/products/images/1380/original/rebel-southern-highbush-blueberry-001.webp?1790462152)

Category: [Berry Plants](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/berry-plants) › [Blueberry Plants](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/blueberry-plants)

**Grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 - 10.** See the [zone map](https://www.willisorchards.com/zone-map) to find yours.

## Sizes and prices

| Size | Price | Availability | Ships | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| +/-3' (Fruiting Size) | $34.95 | In stock | 10/15/2026 - 06/01/2027 |  |

## Description

**This product cannot be shipped to California and 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

| Characteristic | Value |
| --- | --- |
| 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 |

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## How to order

Order online at https://www.willisorchards.com/product/emerald-southern-highbush-blueberry: choose a size and add it to the cart. Or call 1-866-586-6283, Mon–Fri, 8AM–4PM Eastern.

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