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Bonus' Highbush Blueberry 3 Gallon

Bonus' Highbush Blueberry 3 Gallon

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SKU:PE3G128-RedCrocus

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Blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bonus' Information Page
Blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bonus'

Blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bonus'

Description

The 'Bonus' Highbush Blueberry is a deciduous shrub known for its large, sweet berries and vibrant fall foliage. It is a cultivar of the northern highbush blueberry, ideal for home gardens and commercial production due to its high yield and adaptability to various climates.

Suggested Uses

Perfect for edible gardens, mixed borders, and as a fruit-bearing hedge. Its ornamental value also makes it suitable for decorative planting in larger containers.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Botanical Name: Blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum 'Bonus'
  • Common Name Common Name: Bonus' Highbush Blueberry
  • Size & Growth Size & Growth: 4-6 feet tall and wide
  • Hardiness Zones Hardiness Zones: 4-7
  • Foliage Type Foliage Type: Deciduous
  • Bloom Time Bloom Time: Spring
  • Growth Rate Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Attracts Pollinators: Yes, bees and butterflies
  • Indoor Friendly Indoor Friendly: No
  • Container Friendly Container Friendly: Yes, with proper care
  • Deer Resistant Deer Resistant: No
  • Pet Warning Pet Warning: Non-toxic
  • Fragrant Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Cut Flower: No
  • Grows Well With Grows Well With: Rhododendrons, Azaleas, and other acid-loving plants

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Planting Instructions: Plant in spring or fall, ensuring good drainage and ample sunlight.
  • Soil Moisture Soil Moisture: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
  • Soil Type Soil Type: Acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.
  • Humidity Humidity: Prefers moderate humidity levels.
  • Pruning Instructions Pruning Instructions: Prune in late winter to remove dead wood and encourage new growth.
  • Winter Care Winter Care: Mulch to protect roots from extreme cold.
  • Planting Depth Planting Depth: Plant at the same depth as in the nursery container.
  • Fertilization Fertilization: Use a fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants in early spring.
  • Special Care Special Care: Ensure cross-pollination by planting more than one variety for better fruit set.
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