Plant Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bluegold' (Highbush Blueberry 'Bluegold') for delicious fruit and standout seasonal color in a compact, easy-to-manage shrub. You will enjoy white, bell-shaped spring flowers, firm light-blue berries in early summer, and foliage that turns red to purple in fall.

Give your blueberry an acidic, organic-rich, well-drained soil and keep the root zone evenly moist. A thick layer of mulch helps protect the shallow roots and keeps soil cooler and more consistent. Choose a site in full sun for best flowering and fruiting, though it will also grow in part shade.

For heavier crops and larger berries, plant more than one compatible blueberry cultivar nearby so they can cross-pollinate. Expect a mature size around 60-72 inches tall with a spread about 48-60 inches, making it useful in edible borders, mixed shrub plantings, or as a small informal hedge.

Prune in late winter once established, removing older canes and weak or crowded growth to encourage vigorous new shoots. In the first year or two, reduce flowering so the plant focuses on roots and framework. With steady moisture, acidic soil, and yearly pruning, you can harvest reliable crops and enjoy strong fall color year after year.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 5-8 (-20 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Mature height: 60-72"
• Spread: 48-60"
• Attracts: Birds, Butterflies
• Edible: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

Shipping

FREE SHIPPING - Classy Groundcovers offers free shipping, and your plants never spend more than three days in transit.

Precise delivery - another benefit from shopping with us is that you know hpw to control exactly when your order will be shipped.

Shipping information that applies to all plants:
- When We Ship
- You May Specify Your Shipping Date
- Lookup Shipping Date and Tracking Information
- Special Delivery Instructions
- Changing Your Shipping Date
- Accepting Delivery
- Unpacking Your Order
- Returns

Care