Blueberry Pearl Blueberry

‘PEARL’ is a Southern Highbush Blueberry

It is a fairly new berry released by USDA_ARS in Poplarville, Sun/Shade: Sun Fruit Size: Medium to Large Fruit Color:  Light Blue Fruit Time: April – May Chill Hours:  400-500 at 45° F Pollination:  Needs to be planted with southern highbush blueberrys that have similar blooming periods

Here is a link to several good articles on the Pearl Blueberry.

http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/AR/archive/aug12/blueberry0812.htm

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/15538362.2011.619437

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/239804287_'Pearl'_Southern_Highbush_Blueberry

  Blueberries were prominent in folk  medicine and used as a preventative or flux and other abdominal problems. Native Americans used blueberry leaf  in medicinal teas thought to be good  for the blood. Blueberry juice was used to treat coughs. The blueberry is prized for its antioxidant health benefits and as a laxative as well as other folk remedies.  During WW II, bilberries, a relative of  the blueberry, were consumed by pilots to improve their night vision. Studies show that blueberries are high in bioflavonoids which are used by rods in the eyes for night vision. Blueberries rank as the number one fruit providing antioxidants. They are also high in iron. Fresh blueberries are at their prime  during the summer months and are available frozen or dried throughout the year. Blueberries add a splash of color as a garnish for many dishes. They are a prime ingredient in many desserts, bread, fruit or breakfast  dishes.

( At this time we are ONLY SHIPPING 3 Gallon or less, no large pots 5 gallon or higher unless prior arrangements have been made by calling 850-391-2228 )

We only ship to the continental USA no shipping to California, Arizona, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Most plants ship bare root or with minimal soil in a bag. No shipment of  5 gallon pots or larger they must be picked up at the nursery ( or call for special shipping arrangements to see if we can ship to you ).

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