Vaccinium, Highbush Blueberry 'Emerald'

Vacciniumcorymbosum

Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)
Species
corymbosum (kor-rim-BOW-sum)
Synonym
Vaccinium corymbosum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
Patent Information
Patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Boca Raton, Florida

Newberry, Florida

Port Richey, Florida

Pass Christian, Mississippi

Hillsboro, Oregon

West Linn, Oregon

Richmond, Texas

Seabrook, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
3
neutrals
0
negative
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Pass Christian, MS | May 2018 | positive

I love this plant ! Had to buy it at my home improvement store because the berries were between the size of a nickel and a quarter ! 2...Read More

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(Zone 8a) | May 2015 | neutral

Rating neutral as new in my garden. Container grown, full sun, planted in Spring 2014. Produced a few berries in Spring 2015. Upright habit.

S
Wylie, TX | October 2009 | neutral

Can someone give me a description of this plant's fall color?

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Boca Raton, FL (Zone 10b) | July 2008 | positive

I just bought a second shrub to add to my veggie garden. The berries are large and slightly tart. In my mind they're missing some of th...Read More

R
Pinellas, FL | January 2008 | neutral

Emerald was released as a patented variety by the University of Florida in 1999, and is currently one of the more widely planted varietie...Read More

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