Berries
Berries are a rewarding choice for home gardens, offering sweet, nutritious harvests and beautiful seasonal color. From blueberries and blackberries to raspberries and mulberries, these plants can thrive in Florida with the right care. Berries are perfect for fresh eating, baking, and preserving, making them a versatile and productive addition to any landscape.
Blackberry Vines
Blackberry Vines is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Our thornless blackberry varieties produce large, juicy fruit perfect for snacking, baking, or preserves. Fast-growing and easy to maintain in warm climates.
- Chill hours: 200–400 (variety dependent)
- Pollination: Self-pollinating, higher yields with multiple plants
- Ripening: May–June
- Uses: Fresh eating, pies, cobblers, jams, wine-making
Blueberry
Blueberry is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. We carry Southern highbush and rabbiteye blueberries selected for Florida’s climate. Sweet, antioxidant-rich fruit perfect for fresh eating or baking.
- Chill hours: Southern highbush: 150–300, Rabbiteye: 350–500
- Pollination: Cross-pollinate with another variety for best yields
- Ripening: April–May
- Uses: Fresh eating, pancakes, muffins, pies, smoothies, freezing
Boysenberry
Boysenberry is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. A blackberry-raspberry hybrid with large, deep purple fruit and a rich, tangy-sweet flavor. Popular for its unique taste and versatility in recipes.
- Chill hours: 200–300
- Pollination: Self-pollinating
- Ripening: May
- Uses: Fresh eating, preserves, syrups, baked goods, desserts
Everbearing Mulberry
Everbearing Mulberry is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. ‘Everbearing’ mulberries produce sweet, black fruit over a long season. Vigorous, low-maintenance, and a magnet for pollinators and birds.
- Pollination: Self-pollinating
- Ripening: March–September
- Uses: Fresh eating, jams, wine, attracting wildlife
Goji Berry
Goji Berry is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. Goji berries are nutrient-packed, bright red fruits with a mild, tangy flavor. Often used dried, juiced, or in teas for their health benefits.
- Pollination: Self-pollinating
- Ripening: June–September
- Uses: Fresh eating, drying, teas, smoothies, herbal remedies
Miracle Berry
Miracle Berry is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. ‘Miracle Berry’ makes sour foods taste sweet for up to an hour after eating. A tropical novelty that prefers acidic, well-drained soil.
- Pollination: Self-pollinating
- Ripening: Year-round in warm climates
- Uses: Culinary novelty, taste-altering experiences
Pakistani Mulberry
Pakistani Mulberry is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. ‘Pakistani’ mulberries have long, finger-shaped fruits with intense sweetness and minimal acidity. Highly productive and heat-tolerant.
- Pollination: Self-pollinating
- Ripening: April–May
- Uses: Fresh eating, drying, desserts, wildlife attraction
Shangri-La Mulberry
Shangri-La Mulberry is well suited for USDA Growing Zones 9A and 9B—ideal for St. Augustine and Northeast Florida gardens. ‘Shangri-La’ mulberries produce large, sweet black fruit on a hardy tree suited for Florida gardens. Fast-growing and highly productive.
- Pollination: Self-pollinating
- Ripening: April–May
- Uses: Fresh eating, jams, pies, smoothies, wildlife support