Name: Emerald Blueberry - Southern Highbush
Brand: 103-Pine Island Nursery
SKU: EMERALD-BLUEBERRY-#1-2FT
Price: 29.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

Emerald Blueberry - Southern Highbush

Moderately-Low Chilling Requirement: Thrives with just about 250 hours of chilling, ensuring successful growth in suitable climates.
High-Quality, Early Ripening Berries: Enjoy a bountiful harvest of top-tier, early ripening berries.
Mildly Sweet, Firm Blueberries: Indulge in the delight of medium-dark blue, sizeable, and firm berries that offer a mild sweetness upon full ripeness.
Extended Flowering and Ripening Season: Experience the beauty of flowering from mid-January to mid-February, followed by a satisfying harvest period from mid-April to mid-May.
Impressive Height and Maturity: Watch as your Emerald Blueberry matures to an impressive 6 to 8 feet tall, becoming a focal point in your garden.
Cross-Pollination Capability: The Emerald Blueberry, a southern highbush variety, can cross-pollinate effectively with other southern highbush types such as Jewel, enhancing your overall berry yield.
Zones 8-10 Suitability: Hardy in USDA Zones 8, 9, and 10, making it an ideal choice for regions with milder winters.
Florida-Origin Excellence: Grown and nurtured in the fertile lands of Florida, the Emerald Blueberry embodies the essence of quality and success in berry cultivation.
Expertise from Everglades Farms: Backed by the expertise of Everglades Farms, the Emerald Blueberry is carefully cultivated and offered with the assurance of top-notch standards and care.
Versatile Garden Addition: Whether you're an experienced gardener or just starting, the Emerald Blueberry fits seamlessly into various garden styles and landscapes, adding both aesthetic appeal and flavorful rewards.
Health Benefits and Culinary Uses: Beyond their delicious taste, these blueberries offer a plethora of health benefits and can be enjoyed fresh, added to recipes, or preserved for later enjoyment.
Family-Friendly Activity: Involve the whole family in nurturing and harvesting these delightful berries, creating lasting memories and a deeper appreciation for nature's bounty.
Seasonal Delicacy: Embrace the excitement of the berry-picking season with the Emerald Blueberry, a true southern gem that brings joy and satisfaction to each harvest.
Low-Maintenance Marvel: While offering rich rewards, the Emerald Blueberry is relatively low-maintenance, allowing both beginners and seasoned gardeners to enjoy a successful cultivation journey.
Elevate Your Landscape: Elevate your garden's charm with the Emerald Blueberry's lush foliage, beautiful blooms, and abundant, irresistible berries that are sure to impress visitors and neighbors alike.
Local Pride, Global Excellence: Everglades Farms brings you the pride of local cultivation combined with the excellence that resonates on a global scale, ensuring your gardening success with the Emerald Blueberry.

How big is this tree?

The info below are our standard sizes. Subject to change without notice.

Tree Height*	Container Size	Box (inches)	Months in Nursery
1-2 feet	1 Gallon - 6" tall	6x6x24	6
2-3 feet	2 Gallon - 8" tall	9x9x36	6-12
3 feet	3 Gallon - 10" tall	10x10x36	6-12
3-4 feet	7 Gallon - 12" tall	12x12x48	12+

* Tree height includes the container. Sizes may vary and are subject to change without notice.

How long before this tree can produce fruit?

This depends on the type of tree and the propagation method used to produce the tree. Below is general information regarding the time it takes for your tree to produce fruit.

GRAFTED TREES

They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees.

AIR LAYERED TREES

They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees.

TREES PROPAGATED BY CUTTINGS

They typically produce fruit in 1-2 years. They are copies of matured trees

TREES PROPAGATED BY SEEDLINGS

They typically produce fruit in 6-7 years. There are many exceptions to this rule. For example: Papaya: 1-2 years, Sugar Apple: 1-2 years, Custard Apple: 1-2 years, Soursop: 1-2 years

Do we offer FREE Shipping?

We are currently offering FREE SHIPPING to customers in certain states, with a minimum purchase requirement. Please use our check out to see the shipping options available to you.

Free shipping IS NOT available for other locations at the moment, as we have recently experience significant increases in labor, shipping and packing costs.

We have negotiated a deep discounted rate with FedEx ground or FedEx Express.

For customers in Hawaii and Alaska and other territories under the control of the United States, but not part of the contiguous United States, the only shipping method available is FedEx Express Service.

Our trees are shipped in carton boxes. The preferred shipping carrier is: FedEx Home Delivery / Ground / Express

Do we ship our trees to California?

Yes. Our nursery is certifided to ship trees to California. We cannot ship citrus trees to CA, as it is NOT permitted by USDA regulations.

How do we ship our trees?

We ship our trees using custom-made carton boxes. Our trees typically ship via FedEx ground. Depending on your destination, it can take 2-7 days for your tree to arrive. 99% of the time, the trees arrive alive to their final destination. Our trees are shipped in a container with soil.

Can I grow this tree in a container?

Most fruit trees can be grown in a container. Follow the recommendations below...

Start small with a tree in a 3 or 7 gallon container
Every 6-10 months transplant the tree to a higher capacity container
The ideal container size to grow fruit trees is 10-15 gallons, so you can move it indoors during the winter months, if necessary
Make sure your container has draining holes on the bottom of the container, so that any excess water can drain

How to plant this tree on the ground...

Follow the simple instructions below to plant your tree on the ground...

Choose a sunny area for planting with about 15 feet radius of clear space
Dig a hole on the ground... twice the height of the container, if possible
Do not mix any potting soil, manure, fertilizer or anything with the soil when you plant
Take the tree out of the container by laying in the side and slipping the container off, if may be necessary to push and tap the bottom of the plastic container
It is usually necessary to put some of the removed dirt back into the hole
Bury the root ball so the soil level is the same as it was in the container
Leave a mound around the tree for form a basin, fill with water, washing the soil into any empty pockets around the root ball
Now is the time to fertilize. Be extra careful because trees are very susceptible to burning with excessive fertilizing
Recommended fertilizer: 8-3-9 (or similar), with manganese, iron and zinc. Scatter one level tablespoon per foot of tree height (do not apply fertilizer if the tree is flowering or during cold spells of temperature below 60 degrees)
You can spread mulch around the base of the tree, but leave the trunk area uncovered so the tree can breath. Mulch helps to retain humidity

What is the warranty on this tree?

Our warranty only covers the tree arriving alive and in fair condition. If you receive your tree in a condition in which the tree may not survive, please take a few pictures and submit them via email to our address: service@everglades.farm. Please do this within 48 hours or receiving your tree. We will review your email and get back to you within a few days. Remember to Keep the box in case we ask you to ship the plant back to us. Our warranty does not apply once you have planted the tree on the ground.

Can I get a picture of the tree?

We get a lot of requests for pictures. Unfortunately, we are not able to accommodate this request, as we stock over 10,000 trees in different sizes. Completing the task of sending a picture of a specific tree to a customer can take 1-2 hours per request. And this same tree can be sold the very same day to another customer. Fortunately, our web site has pictures of most of our trees, which are remarkably like the actual tree that you will receive.

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