Click here for Blueberry Care Guide Vaccinium sp. Hybrid (Emerald PP 12165) Due to import restrictions, we are unable to ship Blueberries to California or Oregon. This blueberry variety is a hybrid resulting from a cross between North Carolina and Florida berries. It thrives in areas with about 200 chill hours and is adaptable to Virginia’s climate, where it grows surprisingly well. The extra-large, early, and mild-sweet berries ripen just before the Star variety, which is a good companion for Emerald. When planted with Star, it will produce more fruit. Plant Form: Round, spreading bush, which adds beauty to the landscape. Zones: 7-9 Spacing: 5' circle Plant Characteristics: Pest Resistance: Very Good Disease Resistance: Very Good Drought Tolerance: Poor Heat Tolerance: Excellent Humidity Tolerance: Excellent Sun Tolerance: Excellent Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor Shade Tolerance: Poor No Spray: Excellent Salt Tolerance: Fair Fresh for Kids: Excellent Deer Resistance: Poor Thorns: No Plant Type: Shrub Soil Type: High Organic Matter Edible Type: Berry Self-Fertile: No This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and feedback are always welcome.