The Jewel Southern Highbush Blueberry is a popular, high-yielding cultivar know for producing exceptionally large, firm, and sweet-tart berries. Ideal for mild-winter regions (low-chill, 200–300 hours), it grows 5–7 feet tall and is partially evergreen. It is excellent for fresh eating, often harvested from June to July.  Key Characteristics & Growing Tips: Fruit: Large, firm, light… Continue reading Jewel Blueberry

The Emerald blueberry is a highly productive Southern Highbush variety (released in 1999) known for producing large, firm, and sweet berries early in the season. It is ideal for warm climates (USDA Zones 7-10), requiring low chilling (100–400 hours) and thriving in full sun with acidic, well-drained soil. Key Characteristics & Growing Tips: Fruit: Large, light… Continue reading Emerald Blueberry

The Biloxi blueberry is a highly productive, low-chill Southern Highbush variety, ideal for warm climates (USDA Zones 6–10) with only 150 hours required. Growing 5-6 feet tall, these shrubs offer medium-sized, firm, powder-blue berries in early summer. They thrive in full sun with acidic, well-drained soil.  Key Characteristics and Care: Low Chill: Thrives in areas… Continue reading Biloxi Blueberry

The dwarf Afghan cherry (also called Prunus avium ‘Dwarf Afghan’ or similar dwarf sweet cherry varieties) is edible—its fruits are small but tasty, usually sweet-tart. Planting it properly will help it thrive and produce fruit. Here's a step-by-step guide for Montgomery, Texas (USDA Zone 8b/9a): 1. Choose the Right Location Sunlight: Full sun, at least… Continue reading Dwarf Afghan Cherry

The Navaho blackberry is a popular, thornless, and upright-growing cultivar developed by the University of Arkansas. Known for its high yield of sweet, firm berries, it is hardy in USDA Zones 6-9, self-pollinating, and matures at 4-6 feet tall. It requires full sun, roughly 800 chill hours, and is highly regarded for home gardening. Key… Continue reading Navaho Blackberry

The Ouachita (pronounced "wash-uh-taw") blackberry is a high-yielding, thornless, and upright cultivar released by the University of Arkansas. Renowned for its large, sweet, and firm berries, it is ideal for fresh eating, baking, and shipping. These hardy shrubs excel in USDA Zones 6–9, requiring roughly 300-400 chill hours, and are noted for high resistance to… Continue reading Ouachita Blackberry