Jewel Blueberry
Best choice for home gardeners seeking productive, low-maintenance edible landscaping.
Discover the Jewel Blueberry, a highly adaptable and productive deciduous shrub celebrated for its exceptional growth and abundant yields. This variety produces large to very large berries with a delightful tangy-sweet flavor, perfect for midseason harvests. Enjoy its attractive bluish-green foliage that transforms into a stunning orange hue in the fall. Requiring about 200 chill hours and being self-fruitful, it's an excellent choice for edible landscaping and attracting birds to your garden. Its smooth tan bark also adds winter interest.
$19.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
34
/ 2598
#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-49%
Below average
Mature Height
5
/ feet
Who it's for
- Gardeners in low-chill, warm-winter climates
- Home growers seeking early, high-volume fruit harvests
- Landscapers wanting year-round greenery and aesthetic appeal
Who should skip it
- Small-space gardeners limited to planting a single bush
- Gardeners with neutral or alkaline soil conditions
- Busy homeowners unable to maintain consistent irrigation schedules
Performance breakdown
Yield Potential
High productivity ensures a bountiful harvest of large, flavorful berries.
Pollination Ease
Self-fruitful nature removes the need for multiple plants to produce fruit.
Ornamental Value
Stunning fall foliage and winter bark provide year-round garden interest.
Container Versatility
Compact size makes this an ideal candidate for patio-based edible gardening.
Climate Flexibility
Low chill requirement allows for successful growth in warmer southern zones.
Maintenance Requirements
Moderate growth rate keeps pruning and upkeep manageable for home gardeners.
Key Specs
Mature Height
5 feet
Mature Width
5 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Foliage Type
Deciduous
Chill Requirement
200 hours
Self Pollinating
Yes
Growth Rate
Moderate
Features
- Produces large to very large berries
- Tangy sweet flavor
- Magnificent powder blue berries
- Outstanding fall foliage color
- High adaptability and yields
- Attracts birds
- Suitable for containers
- Midseason harvest
What customers say
Gardeners consistently celebrate the Jewel Blueberry for its exceptional reliability and vigorous growth habit. A dominant theme is the plant's ability to produce a substantial, high quality harvest, often exceeding expectations for home grown berries. Customers frequently note the large size and sweet flavor of the fruit, confirming its superior quality. This variety is highly valued for its dependable performance, making it a favorite among both novice and experienced growers seeking consistent results.
Know before you buy
No, the Jewel Blueberry is self-fruitful, meaning it can produce a harvest on its own without needing a cross-pollinator nearby.
Yes, this variety is well-suited for containers. Ensure your pot has good drainage and use an acidic potting mix to keep the plant healthy.
This shrub thrives in sandy, acidic soil. If your native soil is not naturally acidic, you may need to amend it with peat moss or specialized fertilizers to ensure the plant can properly absorb nutrients.
The Jewel Blueberry reaches a mature size of 5 feet tall and 5 feet wide. You should space multiple plants at least 5 to 6 feet apart to allow for proper airflow and growth.
The Jewel Blueberry is hardy in zones 7-10 and requires approximately 200 chill hours. It is specifically bred to perform well in areas with milder winters compared to traditional northern blueberry varieties.
Beyond its midseason harvest of large, tangy-sweet berries, the plant features bluish-green foliage that turns a vibrant orange in the fall. In winter, the shrub drops its leaves, revealing attractive, smooth tan bark.
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