Buy 6 qualifying fall perennials and receive free standard shipping. Qualifying quantities are calculated within the Fall Perennial shipping group. See the shipping policy for details.Emerald Blueberry is a low-chill southern highbush cultivar with a vigorous, upright-spreading habit and large to very large, medium- to dark-blue berries. Its harvest can extend over a longer period because berries in a cluster may not ripen all at once. Botanical name: Vaccinium hybrid 'Emerald' Plant type: Southern highbush blueberry Plant age: Approximately 1.5 years USDA zones: 8–10 Chill requirement: Approximately 200–300 hours Harvest: Midseason, with a potentially extended picking period Mature habit: Vigorous and upright-spreading; approximately 5–6 feet tall with suitable care Fruit: Large to very large berries with moderate firmness and mild, balanced flavor Pollination: Plant with another compatible southern highbush cultivar with a similar bloom period for good fruit set Shipment: Ships as a dormant bare-root plant when seasonally available Growing Emerald Blueberry Choose a full-sun site with acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Keep the shallow root zone evenly moist but not waterlogged, and mulch to moderate soil moisture and temperature. Low-chill blueberries may bloom early, so protect flowers from late freezes where that is a local risk.For planting and care details, see our blueberry growing guide. Compare cultivars in our Berry, Vine & Crowns Characteristics Chart.
