Mid-season variety that is highly productive, with superior quality berries for midseason. Fruit ripening is concentrated, with harvesting in 1 or 2 picks. The plant grows compact, spreading somewhat, is a great addition to any landscape.Yellow fall foliage. Attracts birds and butterflies. Botanical Name- Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Bluegold’ Pronunciation- vak-SIN-ee-um kor-im-BOH-sum Foliage- Deciduous Mature Width- 5 ft Mature Height- 5 ft Sun Exposure- Full Sun Soil Preferences- Requires a moist, well-drained, very acidic, peat moss enriched soil Current Size- 2 Bloom Color- White Bloom Time- Spring Companion Plants- Ilex verticillata – acidic soil, winter berry interest Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble especially), fruit-eating birds Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin – Yearly Care Instructions- Prune old canes after fruiting; use acidic fertilizer and keep soil consistently moist. Trimming Instructions- Prune in late winter to remove old wood and encourage fruit production. Fertilization Instructions- Feed with an acidic fertilizer (e.g., 4-6-4) in spring; moderate feeding need. Clay soil should be heavily amended with acidic organic matter. Fertilizer Recommendation- Berry-tone Possible Issues- Blueberry maggot, powdery mildew
