O'Neal Early Season Blueberry
Vaccinium x 'O'Neal' (Southern Highbush)
SKU
02173
Often considered to have the best flavor of the Southern Highbush varieties, with large dark blue fruit that matures very early and for an extensive season. A self-fertile variety that needs only 400 hours of winter chill to bear fruit. Attractive gray-green foliage remains evergreen in mild winters; turns brilliant red before falling in colder climates.
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Full sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- Lowe's
1400 Nampa-Caldwell Blvd Nampa ID 83651
- Lowe's
305 West Overland Road Meridian ID 83642
- Lowe's
3400 North Eagle Road Meridian ID 83642
- Jayker Re-Wholesale Nursery, Inc.
6485 Joplin Road Nampa ID 83687
| Botanical Pronunciation | vak-SIN-ee-um |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Moderate growing; rounded, spreading form reaches 5 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Spring flowers, followed by summer fruit. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Flower Attribute | Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage, Rustic |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Mass Planting, Kitchen Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Soil Needs | Azalea & Camellia Food |
| Special Feature | Easy Care, Edible, Fall Color, Low Chill Requirement, North American Native Selection, Showy Fruit, Tolerates Acidic Soil, Bird Friendly |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
Provide rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an root system. In extremely hot, arid summer areas, best with some shelter from harsh, reflected afternoon sun. Before new growth begins, prune off twiggy growth, leaving only main stems to prevent overbearing.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 5 - 9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 7
Good to grow!