O’neal Blueberry

Vaccinium x 'O’neal' Blueberries are well-shaped, upright and vigorous plants with dark green foliage. In addition to the berries, blueberries are beautiful ornamental, native shrubs with spring flowers and fall color. They can be included in the landscape as either a single planting, hedge/border or in areas such as native gardens and woodlands. They also make nice container plants for a patio or deck. Blueberry plants are very hardy and long-lived. They prefer organically rich, medium to wet, well-drained acidic soils in full sun to part shade. Vaccinium x 'O’neal' The ‘O’neal’ is an early season blueberry. It produces heavy crops of large, firm and very sweet berries. It is one of the best-tasting blueberry. The plants are upright, vigorous growing to 4’-6’ by 4’-6’. They should be planted about 5’ apart. It is heat tolerant and cold hardy to 5f, which is a USDA zone 7. It needs only 400 chill hours. It is self fertile, but will produce heavier crops with another type nearby. It has gray/green leaves and can be an evergreen in mild winters. Minimum temperature: Hardy to 5f. USDA zone: 7-9.  Find your zone here. Light: Full to part sun. Fruit: Large, sweet, dark blue. Bearing age: 2-3 years. Pollination requirements: It is self pollinating but does better with another blueberry nearby. Ripens: May-June. CAN NOT SHIP TO GA, MI, WA The last photo is an example of 4” "O'neal"  blueberries, however, they are not the exact plants that you will receive. The plant(s) that you are purchasing are grown in individual 2"x4" size containers,  which are removed and your plants are shrink wrapped in plastic for shipping purposes.  Plants shipped during the growing season will be approximately 1 year old and 8"-14" tall. Shipping information Please feel free to email us at info@mayagardensinc.com if you would like more information prior to making a purchase decision.