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Blue Gold Blueberry

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  • Self Pollinates
  • Cross Pollinators - Jersey, Reka Highbush, Blue Gold, Duke Highbush, Bluecrop
  • 4 - 5 Feet Tall & Wide
  • Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
  • Growing Zones 4 - 8

The Blue Gold Blueberry is a low-maintenance perennial that boasts a large harvest and adds color and visual interest to an outdoor space. White bell-shaped flowers bloom in May, and by summer, the Vaccinium corymbosum will have an abundant crop of nickel-size fruit. Large berries are firm and have a sweet taste with slight tart hints. Eat the berries fresh or use them in jams, preserves, or baking. This upright, deciduous bush has green foliage that will turn reddish-orange in the fall, creating a vibrant display.

Blue Gold Blueberry Care

Plant in full to partial sun. The Blue Gold Blueberry will reach 5 to 6 feet tall and 4 to 5 feet wide. When planting in rows, space each bush 4 to 6 feet apart. Plant in rich, acidic soil with a pH of 4.8 to 5.2. The soil should be moist but well-draining.

Growing Blue Gold Blueberry

You may want to pinch back flowers in the first year to encourage the plant to push out more growth and acclimate. Not having a crop the first year may help the plant have a more productive growing season the following year and onward. Prune the plant in late winter to maintain its shape.

Growing Blue Gold Blueberry in Containers

The Blue Gold Blueberry is more compact and smaller than many other varieties, and one plant can be grown in a 12-inch pot. Place the container in a sunny spot and water when the top couple of inches of soil dry out.

Watering Blue Gold Blueberry

Plants need 1 to 2 inches of water weekly for the first two growing seasons. Established plants can thrive with rainwater, but be prepared to water the plants during a drought or dry period. The Blue Gold Blueberry will need an inch of water every week and a half.

Feeding Blue Gold Blueberry

Apply an acid fertilizer in the spring to encourage plenty of blooms and a large crop of berries. Follow up the feeding with a layer of organic compost spread around the base of the plant.

Blue Gold Blueberry Information

USDA Hardiness Zones: 4 - 8
Plant Type: Edible Plants
Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
Mature Height: 4 - 5 Feet
Mature Spread: 4 - 5 Feet
Spacing: 4 - 5 Feet
Habit: Upright, Compact
Flower Color(s): White
Flower Description:
Bloom Period: May
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Color(s): Green
Foliage Description: Orange To Red Fall Color
Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Fall Interest
Watering: Average
Resists: Deer, Pests & Insects
Tolerates: Drought
Attracts: Bees
Container Role:
Uses: Specimen or Focal Point, Wildlife Gardens, High quality, Fresh, or For Cooking
Features: Attracts Pollinators, Foliage Interest, Low Maintenance, Native to North America
Self Fertile: Yes

Major Branch: Northern Highbush

Harvest Period: Late Season 

Fruit Size: Medium

Fruit Color: Yellow

Fruit Flavor: Sweet
Brand:
Common Name: Blue Gold Blueberry
Other Name(s):
Scientific Name: VACCINIUM CORYMBOSUM `BLUEGOLD`
SKU:
1231008255-pc

Container Sizes

Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.

4.5 Pot

4.5" Pot
 Also Know As:
   4.5" Container

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months
 Plant Size:
   ~ 3"-6"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
 Volume:
   1.42 quarts

Quart Pot

Quart Pot
 Also Know As:
   Quart

 Plant Age:
   ~ 6 months - 1 year
 Plant Size:
   ~ 4"-8"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
 Volume:
   1.50 quarts

2.5 Quart

2.5 Quart
 Also Know As:
   2.5 Quart Pot

 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 8"-12"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
 Volume:
   2.20-2.30 quarts

#1 Pot

#1 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #1 Container
    1 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 2 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 10"-14"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 7"H x 7.75"W
 Volume:
   2.26-3.73 quarts

#2 Pot

#2 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #2 Container
    2 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 1.5 - 3 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-18"
 Pot Size:
   ~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
 Volume:
   1.19-1.76 gallons

#3 Pot

#3 Pot
 Also Know As:
   #3 Container
    3 Gallon
 Plant Age:
   ~ 2 - 4 years old
 Plant Size:
   ~ 12"-30"
 Pot Size:
   ~9.5"H x 11"W
 Volume:
   2.32-2.76 gallons


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