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Jewel blueberry (southern highbush)
Jewel blueberry (southern highbush) is recommended for warm-winter growers by UF/IFAS; the source gives no chill-hour number.
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- Chill hours
- Not rated
- USDA zones
- 8-10 (general guide for blueberry (southern highbush))
- Pollination
- Better with 2+ varieties
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- Not in LSU Pub 1884 table
- Notes
- UF: low chill; no number
- Sources
- ask.ifas.ufl.edu
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
Will it get enough chill at my place? →
Where to buy
Prices and stock as we found them on each nursery's site, checked Oct 20, 3:13 PM CDT. Shipping not included; always confirm on the nursery's page.
| Nursery | Price | Size | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brighter Blooms Jewel Blueberry Bush | $75.99 | 2 Gallon | In stock | View |
| Trees.com (Fast Growing Trees) Jewel Blueberry Bush | $114.95 | standard 3 sizes, $114.95–$413.82 | In stock | View |
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From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other blueberry (southern highbush) varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald | Not rated | 8-10 | listed | |
| Star | Not rated | 8-10 | listed | |
| Misty | 300 | 8-10 | unverified | |
| Windsor | Not rated | 8-10 | listed | |
| O'Neal | 400–500 | 8-10 | unverified |
Quick answers
How many chill hours does Jewel blueberry (southern highbush) need?
UF/IFAS doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Jewel blueberry (southern highbush) need a pollinator?
Better with 2+ varieties.
What USDA zones suit Jewel blueberry (southern highbush)?
Zones 8-10 as a general guide for blueberry (southern highbush).
Where can I buy Jewel blueberry (southern highbush)?
We found it at 2 online nurseries on our last check, 2 with it in stock, from $75.99. See the price table above.