Botanical profile
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Silver Dollar'
Latin name
Vaccinium corymbosum 'Silver Dollar'
Common name
Highbush blueberry 'Silver Dollar'
Type
Fruit shrub
Family
Ericaceae
The Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Silver Dollar’, commonly known as the ‘Silver Dollar’ blueberry, is a deciduous fruit shrub with an upright, compact habit, prized for the exceptional quality and uniform size of its fruit. In spring, it is adorned with clusters of bell-shaped, pinkish-white flowers that are both melliferous and decorative. In summer, it produces very large, characteristic silvery-light blue blueberries that are firm and crunchy, with a sweet, well-balanced flavor and a refreshing, slightly tart note. The harvest is concentrated and abundant, making picking easy. Its dark green foliage turns orange-red in autumn, adding significant ornamental interest. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Silver Dollar’ prefers acidic, organic-rich, well-drained soil and offers excellent productivity in cool climates.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameHighbush blueberry 'Silver Dollar'
Latin nameVaccinium corymbosum 'Silver Dollar'
FamilyEricaceae
TypeFruit shrub
Plant
description
description
The Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Silver Dollar’, commonly known as the ‘Silver Dollar’ blueberry, is a deciduous fruit shrub with an upright, compact habit, prized for the exceptional quality and uniform size of its fruit. In spring, it is adorned with clusters of bell-shaped, pinkish-white flowers that are both melliferous and decorative. In summer, it produces very large, characteristic silvery-light blue blueberries that are firm and crunchy, with a sweet, well-balanced flavor and a refreshing, slightly tart note. The harvest is concentrated and abundant, making picking easy. Its dark green foliage turns orange-red in autumn, adding significant ornamental interest. Vaccinium corymbosum ‘Silver Dollar’ prefers acidic, organic-rich, well-drained soil and offers excellent productivity in cool climates.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureSun
Soil
Acidic, rich in organic matter, well-drained
Watering
Moderate to regular, keep the soil cool and acidic
Fertilization
Fertilizer for acid-loving plants in spring
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Bloom period
Spring
Flower colorWhite pink
Foliage colorGreen
Habit / shape
Compact and upright
Fruiting
Very large, silvery-light blue blueberries, firm, crisp, sweet and balanced flavor
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height4.9 ft (1.5 m)
Spread4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature-30°C
Foliage typeObsolete
ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
PollinatorsSupports pollinators
PetsPet friendly
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Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
