---
title: Jewel Southern Highbush Blueberry
description: The Jewel Southern Highbush blueberry is a fast-growing variety that
  produces large, firm berries that require picking at the peak of their ripeness
  to fully appreciate their delicious, sweet flavor. This early-mid season variety
  was released by the University of Florida in 1998 and survives...
url: https://www.willisorchards.com/product/jewel-southern-highbush-blueberry
type: product
sku: WOC-561
botanical_name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Jewel'
hardiness_zones: 6 - 10
---

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

![Jewel Southern Highbush Blueberry](https://www.willisorchards.com/system/products/images/1374/original/jewel-southern-highbush-blueberry-001.webp?1790462149)

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

**Grows in USDA hardiness zones 6 - 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 Jewel Southern Highbush blueberry is a fast-growing variety that produces large, firm berries that require picking at the peak of their ripeness to fully appreciate their delicious, sweet flavor. This early-mid season variety was released by the University of Florida in 1998 and survives extremely well in commercial plantings. Jewel 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 200 chill hours and grows well in zones 6-10.

## 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 | 6 - 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 | Tangy-Sweet |
| Texture | Plump & Firm |
| Years to Bear | 1-3 |

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## How to order

Order online at https://www.willisorchards.com/product/jewel-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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