Blueberry Vaccinium ‘Emerald’ s a southern highbush variety developed in Florida for warm climates, making it particularly well-suited to regions with mild winters and hot summers. It’s a cross of several southern highbush types, combining heat tolerance with vigorous growth and large fruit. ‘Emerald’ is prized among gardeners and small growers for its early season harvest, reliable yields, and easy care requirements. What sets Emerald apart is the size and flavor of its berries. The fruit is typically large, firm, and light blue with a mildly sweet, pleasant flavor. The berries ripen early, often beginning in late spring, and produce heavy crops in clusters that are easy to pick. The bush itself has semi-evergreen foliage in warmer climates and displays a tidy, upright shape that makes it a good candidate for container growing or smaller garden beds.