Fruit-Blueberry-Blue SIlver Dollar #2
Fruit-Blueberry-Blue SIlver Dollar #2
Bushel and Berry® Silver Dollar® Blueberry
Compact habit, self-pollinating
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A unique blueberry with a sweet, pineapple flavor and foliage resembling Eucalyptus. White flowers in the spring lead to a summer crop of large blueberries. Foliage will have hints of silver throughout the spring and early summer before turning into emerald green in the fall.
Botanical Name- Vaccinium ZF06-089
Pronunciation- vak-SIN-ee-um
Foliage- Deciduous
Mature Width- 3 ft
Mature Height- 3 ft
Sun Exposure- Full Sun
Soil Preferences- Well-drained, acidic soil
Current Size- #2
Bloom Color- White
Bloom Time- Spring
Companion Plants- Ilex glabra 'Shamrock' (moist acidic soil, evergreen structure)
Fauna Attracted- Bees (bumble especially), fruit-eating birds
Plant Habit- Shrub
- Care Rating- Moderate
Default Beavercreek Nursery Bin - BVGC
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
We offer in store pickup or local delivery within 20 miles of either store- Delivery and Planting Guide
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