Emerald Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Emerald' P.P.# 12165
Produces abundant crops of the largest Southern Highbush berries with a mild, sweet flavor. Its rounded, spreading bush habit make it a great landscape plant. Dependable in southern climates with a low chill requirement of 250 hours. Evergreen in warm climates.
| Key feature: | Edible Fruit |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Garden styles: | Cottage, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Semi-evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 8 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Edible, Low Chill Requirement, North American Native Selection |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2152 |
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Care Information
Provide an acidic, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season to maintain a deep, extensive root system. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing; feed with an acidic fertilizer.
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Produces abundant crops of the largest Southern Highbush berries with a mild, sweet flavor. Its rounded, spreading bush habit make it a great landscape plant. Dependable in southern climates with a low chill requirement of 250 hours. Evergreen in warm climates.
Care Information
Provide an acidic, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season to maintain a deep, extensive root system. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing; feed with an acidic fertilizer.
| Key feature: | Edible Fruit |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Patent Act: | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Garden styles: | Cottage, Rustic |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Semi-evergreen |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 8 - 10 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Moderate grower to 5 to 6 ft. tall and wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Edible, Low Chill Requirement, North American Native Selection |
| Landscape uses: | Border, Container, Hedge |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2152 |
