Recommended with Emerald Blueberry Bush “Southern Highbush”
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Emerald Blueberry Bush: Burst of Jewel-Toned Splendor
About the Fruit
The Emerald Blueberry Bush is a cultivar that sparkles with the promise of sweet, plump blueberries. Southern Highbush varieties like this one are celebrated for their large, flavorful berries that seem to capture the essence of a summer’s day. Perfect for snacking, baking, or creating health-packed smoothies, the Emerald Blueberry is a delightful addition to any home orchard, offering a taste that is as indulgent as it is nutritious.
What to Know About the Plant
Emerald Blueberry Bushes are as visually appealing as they are bountiful. This Southern Highbush variety is semi-evergreen, retaining its foliage in milder climates and providing year-round interest. With a mature height of 4-6 feet, it’s a compact shrub that features delicate white to pink flowers in spring, contrasting beautifully against the lush green leaves. The bush’s upright growth habit and attractive foliage add an ornamental touch to any garden space.
Harvest Season
Anticipate a generous harvest season with the Emerald Blueberry Bush, typically from late spring to early summer. The berries ripen in a symphony of color, transitioning from a green blush to deep blue as they reach peak sweetness. The abundant yield of these Southern Highbush blueberries means plenty of fresh, delicious fruit to enjoy and share.
Enhancing Your Fruitscape™
Imagine a fruitscape™ graced with the enchanting presence of the Emerald Blueberry Bush. This plant is not just a producer of delectable berries, but also a striking feature in any edible landscape. Its dense foliage and elegant form make it a fantastic choice for borders, hedges, or as a standout specimen amidst your garden’s tableau. The Emerald Blueberry Bush invites a harmonious blend of utility and beauty, creating a living tapestry that nourishes both the body and the soul.
At Just Fruits and Exotics, we are committed to delivering the best in quality and service. Our Emerald Blueberry Bushes are shipped 100% in pot, ensuring a seamless transition from our family to yours. With superior packaging and easy shipping, we make it simple to add this jewel-toned wonder to your fruitscape™. As a nationally renowned, family-owned and operated nursery, trust us to provide the local, friendly shopping experience you deserve. Let the Emerald Blueberry Bush be the crown jewel of your garden, and savor the fruits of your labor with every sun-ripened berry.
Chill Hours | 200-300c.u. |
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Cold Hardy | 20°-25° |
Container Plant | No |
Growing Zone | 9A, 9B |
Mature Height | 5-6 FT |
Mature Width | 3-4 FT |
Pollinator | Needs Another Southern Highbush Variety Blueberry Bush |
Spacing | 3-4 FT |
Sunlight | Full |
Recommended Fertilizers
Starter Fertilizer: Kickstart with Espoma Organic Bio-tone® Starter Plus. This potent blend boosts root mass and aids in mitigating transplant shock, ensuring your plants thrive in their new home.
Maintenance Fertilizer: For continued growth and fruit production, we recommend Espoma Organic Holly-Tone Fertilizer, designed specifically for acidic loving plants. This balanced formula nourishes your plants, promoting vibrant growth and bountiful harvests.
Fruitscaping™ with Blueberry Bushes
Step into the world of Fruitscaping™ with our Blueberry Bushes. An absolute joy to grow, these versatile plants offer an array of benefits, from the nutritional to the aesthetical.
Blueberry bushes are hardy, naturally resistant to many pests and diseases, and they thrive in acidic soil conditions. With a pH preference of 4.5 to 5.5, they will flourish when mulched with acidic organic matter such as pine needles or peat moss, ensuring good soil moisture and adding an extra boost to their growth.
The bounty of blueberries they produce are not only rich in antioxidants and packed with sweet-tart flavors, they’re perfect for everything from fresh eating and baking to jam-making and preserving.
Beyond their fruit, Blueberry bushes add a touch of beauty to your garden all year round. In spring, they sprout delicate bell-shaped flowers. Come summer, they sport glossy green leaves. And in fall, they put on a show with stunning, fiery-red foliage.
Their compact growth habit makes them ideal for border plantings or container gardening, making them a smart choice for gardeners with limited space. Integrate these vibrant bushes with other garden gems like fig trees or pomegranate trees for an edible landscape that’s pleasing to the eye.
Young blueberry bushes adapt well to various gardening techniques. Train them into an espalier for a living fence, cluster them for a striking natural hedge, or keep them in containers on your patio.
With Blueberry bushes, the Fruitscaping™ possibilities are as boundless as they are beautiful. From planting and nurturing, to picking and savoring your own homegrown blueberries, the journey promises to be one of delight and abundance.
Growing Guides
You can find many planting & care guides on our growing guides page.
Shipping Restrictions
Unfortunately, We Cannot Process Orders to California, Hawaii, Alaska, or Internationally: Please note that due to specific agricultural regulations, we’re unable to ship any plants to the states of California, Hawaii, and Alaska, or outside the United States. Additionally, citrus trees can only be shipped within the state of Florida.
Shipping Information
Before Your Plants Arrive: You can find many guides on unpacking, planting, & care, on our growing guides page.
The Journey From Our Nursery to Your Door: We NEVER ship our plants bare root. Your plant will travel in the very container in which it was nurtured. We thoroughly prune and water them before packing, and make sure they’re well wrapped to retain moisture during transit. It’s as though you’ve personally collected them from our nursery!
Choose Your Ship Date: We understand you’ll want to be available when your plant arrives. Our checkout process features a handy calendar that allows you to choose the Monday on which you want your plant to ship. Depending on your location, you’ll likely receive your plant by Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday of that week. Once shipped, UPS will generate a tracking number and send it to the email you provided. You can then follow your plant’s journey and ensure someone is available to unpack it on arrival day.
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