Organic Blueberry Pearl (Ea)

Southern Highbush

• Zones: 6-9a
• Harvest: Early ripening
• Fruit:Fruit size is medium to large, with sweet flavor and high sugar content
• Facts of note: Pearl was released in 2010 by the USDA-ARS in Poplarville, MS. In southern states it will ripen well before rabbiteye type blueberries, usually in mid to late May. Bred especially for the deep south and upper Gulf Coast, Pearl has shown fine production and winter hardiness further north into the East and lower Midwest. Fruit size is medium to large, with sweet flavor and high sugar content. Yield will be between 8-12 pounds of berries at maturity. In zone 6a, Pearl ripens in late June to early July. Plant stature at maturity is about 5′ tall and 3′ wide, with strong branches. 
• Potted plant
• Certified Organic