Large fruit is especially sweet and flavorful. Considered the best flavor by many of the Southern high bush varieties. Attractive grey-green foliage is accented with red stems and branches in summer. Very early season. Plants are approximately 12 to 14 inches when shipped and reach 4-6 feet when shipped.
Considerations for O'Neal Blueberry
USDA Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Uses: Desserts / Pies, Fresh Eating
Harvest Period: Early
Pollination Requirement: Self-Fertile
Origin Date: 1900`s
Storage: A few weeks
Years to Bear: 2-4 years
Recommended Spacing: 4-6 ft.
Mature Size: 4-6 ft.
Water Requierments: 6-12 gallons per week May through Sept.
Shape when Shipped: Small bush
Shipping Note: Our fruit trees and berries are delivered to you bareroot during their winter dormancy from January through May depending on USDA zone. Trees are shipped with your invoice and helpful planting directions. There is no minimum quantity required but shipping rate for an individual tree is expensive since UPS/Fed Ex charge a dimensional weight and an additional handling fee to ship a tree. You'll find it's cost effective to consider a handful of trees,vines or our helpful Tree Starter Kits.