Plant Quick Guide

Growing Zones:

8-10.

Mature Height:

7-8 ft

Mature Width:

4-6 ft

Sunlight:

Full (6-8 hours)

Spacing:

5-6 ft for hedge; 8-10 ft individual

Chill Hours:

200

Growth Rate:

Moderate

Harvest Time:

Mid April-Early May

Years to Bear:

2-4 years

Pollinator:

Needed. For larger crop plant another Southern Highbush with similar chill hours. Try Sweet Crisp, or Emerald

Does Not Ship To:

AK, AZ, CA, HI, PR

Blueberry - Jewel (Southern Highbush)

Vaccinium corymbosum
USDA Hardiness Zones: 8-10.
 
$54.95
SKU: BLUJEW05G
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Description

The Jewel Blueberry has moderately-low chilling requirement, only requiring about 200 hours. This variety produces high quality, early ripening berries. These large, firm berries tend to be tart but sweeten when fully ripe. The Jewel begins flowering in mid-February and has become a very popular variety due to its ability to produce high yields of large, tangy berries in adaptable climates. The mature plant reaches 6 feet to 8 feet tall. Jewel Blueberry is a southern highbush and will cross pollinate with other southern highbush like Sapphire and Emerald. Hardy in Zones 8-10.

USDA ZONES: Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10
More Information: Blueberry Growing Guide

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How to Plant
STEP 1) First, decide on a planting location. Consider carefully what kind of sun, soil, and growing-space your tree or shrub will need.
STEP 2) Once you've located the perfect spot, the hole you are digging must be at least double the width and as deep as the root system you are planting.
STEP 3) Remove the plant from the pot and place the root ball in the hole. The top of the root system should be level with the ground. Before placing the tree or shrub in the hole, use your hands to gently break up the root system.
STEP 4) Once the plant is in place, backfill the hole with native soil and any leftover potting material.
STEP 5) Pack down the soil to eliminate any air pockets.
STEP 6) When finished, water thoroughly.
Care Guide

Water regularly, especially during dry periods. Keep an area approximately 4 feet in diameter around the bush clear of grass and weeds to minimize competition for water and nutrients. Mulch in spring and fall with approximately 4-6 inches of acid mulch (pine bark, oak leaves). Pull mulch a couple of inches away from the trunk for good air circulation. Do NOT mulch with mushroom compost. Routine pruning of blueberries is unnecessary until plants are 3 years old. During this time, remove dead, damaged or diseased limbs. Cut any leggy growth so the plant will bush up. Make all cuts flush with the limb or the next largest branch. Do not leave stubs. For established rabbiteye blueberries, approximately one quarter of the oldest canes are pruned each year to encourage cane renewal. Three to four year-old canes have maximum fruit production, declining with age. Blueberries can be lightly topped right after fruit harvest to hold down the height of the plant. All heavy thinning cuts should be made in the dormant season.

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