Blueberry-Pearl Blueberry

‘PEARL’ is a Southern Highbush Blueberry

It is a fairly new berry released by USDA_ARS in Poplarville, MS.

Zone Info:

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