Blueberry, Berry Bux (Blueberry Glaze) (Vaccinium X BerryBux) - Half Highbush, 2 gal
SKU #'s
- 1007487
- Delivery Available with Online Checkout
- Not Available In-store at Colchester Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Willimantic Mackey's
- Not Available In-store at Woodstock Mackey's
Berry Bux/Blueberry Glaze is unlike any other blueberry variety. With its small stature and incredibly glossy, dark green leaves, Bushel and Berry™ is reminiscent of a boxwood and can easily be sheared as such.
Bush Features:
Bloom Color: White with Pink
Bloom Time: early-mid Spring
Mature Height: 2-3 feet
Mature Spread: 2-3 feet
Harvest: Mid-Summer
Zone: 5-8
Pollination: Self-pollinating, but cross-pollination by another early-mid Spring bloom blueberry will yield more fruit.
Placement: Full Sun
Nursery Stock Specifications:
Pot Size: 2 gallon
Age: 3+ years old, fruiting
Fruit Profile:
Color: Dark blue, almost black
Texture: Small & firm
Taste: Wild, aromatic flavor
Uses: Can be used fresh, baked, or in preserves
Other notes:
- Super glossy dark green leaves
- Can be grown as a hedge, in the garden or in a large container
- Can be pruned to shape, similar to a boxwood
Care:
- Feed yearly with an organic fertilizer
- Prune annually during winter dormancy. Once fruiting is complete, prune canes that have fruited leaving new canes to fruit the next season. Annual pruning promotes plant growth and berry production.