Blueberries are summer’s candy and who doesn’t love a delicious sun-warmed treat right from your own backyard? ‘O’Neal’ is a Highbush Blueberry variety that is known for early ripening and large, firm, juicy and sweet fruits. You can expect your plant to bear fruit within one to two years after planting. To increase the amount of fruit on the bush, it’s recommended to plant another Highbush variety for cross pollination. Cover your plants with netting to keep the birds from stealing all the delicious fruits or let your backyard winged friends enjoy the feast!
Conditions: Full sun; prefers moist, acidic soils with good drainage
Size: 5’-6’ tall; 5’-6’ wide
Zone: 5 - 9
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract bumble bees and several pollen specialist bees; fruits support a variety of birds
Photo: Jimmy_Joe