Jewel Blueberry

Scientific Name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Jewel'

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6'-8'
W: 3'-6'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Jewel Blueberry plant details

Jewel Blueberry is a broadleaf deciduous fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Jewel Blueberry

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Jewel Blueberry

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This specific specimen boasts very low chill requirements which enable it to be grown and produce fruit virtually anywhere. Each plant is grown from tissue culture to be a desiese free exact repleca of the mother plant. Jewel typically flowers about a week before Sharpblue and begins ripening about 10 days earlier than Sharpblue. Jewel produces a large number of flowers well in the spring. Berry quality is excellent. Mature plant height is 6'- 8'. You will need 2-3 different kinds for cross-pollination.