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Star blueberry (southern highbush)
Star 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: slightly higher chill than most FL SHB; best N FL/SE GA
- 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edible Landscaping Star Blueberry PP#10575 | $23.00 | TG/1 Gallon 7 sizes, $7.00–$60.00 | 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 | |
| Jewel | 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 Star blueberry (southern highbush) need?
UF/IFAS doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Star blueberry (southern highbush) need a pollinator?
Better with 2+ varieties.
What USDA zones suit Star blueberry (southern highbush)?
Zones 8-10 as a general guide for blueberry (southern highbush).
Where can I buy Star blueberry (southern highbush)?
We found it at 1 online nursery on our last check, 1 with it in stock, from $23.00. See the price table above.