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O'Neal Early Season Blueberry
Vaccinium x 'O'Neal' (Southern Highbush)
Pronunciation: vak-SIN-ee-um
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.
LIGHT: Full sun
WATER: Keep soil moist, but not soggy.
SIZE: Moderate growing; rounded, spreading form reaches 5 ft. tall, 6 ft. wide.
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| Bloom Time | Spring flowers, followed by summer fruit. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Low Chill Requirement, Showy Fruit, Edible, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Magnolia (Magnolia); Hydrangea (Hydrangea); Flowering Currant (Ribes); Mountain Laurel (Kalmia); Bayberry (Myrica) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
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| Bloom Time | Spring flowers, followed by summer fruit. |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Deciduous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Fall Color, Low Chill Requirement, Showy Fruit, Edible, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Showy Flowers |
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We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly
100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr.
in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.
We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.