| Botanical Name |
Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Jewel’ |
| Common Names |
Jewel Blueberry, Southern Highbush Blueberry |
| Family |
Ericaceae |
| Origin |
Florida, USA (cultivar) |
| Plant Type |
Fruiting shrub |
| Life Cycle |
Perennial |
| Mature Size |
4–6 ft tall x 3–4 ft wide |
| Light |
Full sun |
| Water Needs |
Moderate; prefers consistent moisture |
| Soil |
Acidic, well-drained, sandy to loamy |
| Bloom Time |
Early spring |
| Flower Color |
White to pale pink |
| USDA Zones |
8–10 |
| Florida Native |
No |
| Propagation |
Softwood cuttings, tissue culture |
| Seasonal Traits |
Deciduous |
| Time to Harvest |
1–2 years; early spring harvest |
