O'Neal Blueberry
Vaccinium x 'O'Neal' (Southern Highbush)
Often considered to have the best flavor of the Southern highbush, large dark blue fruit matures very early from summer to early fall. Needs only 400 hours of chill. Evergreen foliage in mild winters or turns brilliant red before falling in cold climates.
| Key feature: | Low Chill Requirement |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Rounded, spreading shrub to 5 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Edible, Fall Color, Low Chill Requirement, North American Native Selection |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2173 |
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Care Information
Provide an acidic, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season to maintain a deep, extensive root system. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing; feed with an acidic fertilizer.
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Often considered to have the best flavor of the Southern highbush, large dark blue fruit matures very early from summer to early fall. Needs only 400 hours of chill. Evergreen foliage in mild winters or turns brilliant red before falling in cold climates.
Care Information
Provide an acidic, well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season to maintain a deep, extensive root system. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing; feed with an acidic fertilizer.
| Key feature: | Low Chill Requirement |
| Plant type: | Shrub |
| Deciduous/evergreen: | Deciduous |
| Cold hardiness zones: | 5 - 9 |
| Light needs: | Full sun |
| Water Needs: | Needs regular watering - weekly, or more often in extreme heat. |
| Average landscape size: | Rounded, spreading shrub to 5 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide. |
| Growth rate: | Moderate |
| Special features: | Edible, Fall Color, Low Chill Requirement, North American Native Selection |
| Flower color: | White |
| Blooms: | Spring |
| Foliage color: | Green |
| Item no.: | 2173 |
