| Botanical Name |
Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Emerald'
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| Common Names |
Emerald Blueberry, Southern Highbush Blueberry
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| Family |
Ericaceae
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| Origin |
Cultivar developed in the United States (University of Florida breeding program)
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| Plant Type |
Shrub (fruiting berry)
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| Life Cycle |
Perennial
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| Mature Size |
~5–6 ft (1.5–1.8 m) tall × 4–6 ft (1.2–1.8 m) wide
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| Light |
Full sun to partial shade |
| Water Needs |
Moderate; keep soil consistently moist, not waterlogged |
| Soil |
Well‑drained, acidic soil (pH ~4.5–5.5)
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| Bloom Time |
Spring |
| Flower Color |
White |
| USDA Zones |
~7–10 (performs best in warmer zones)
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| Florida Native |
No (cultivar)
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| Propagation |
Cuttings (commercially propagated from rooted cuttings)
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| Seasonal Traits |
Deciduous in cold climates; semi‑evergreen to evergreen in warm climates
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| Time to Harvest |
Typically early‑ to mid‑season (fruits in spring/summer; often within ~1–2 years after planting) |
