O’Neal Blueberry
Vaccinium corymbosum ‘O’Neal’
O’Neal blueberry is a popular southern highbush (low chill, tolerates heat) blueberry variety. Berries are large, especially sweet and flavorful. As will with all blueberries soil must be acidic, high in humus for optimal performance. Bushes reach 5 – 6 feet. Requires little chill to produce. Self-fruitful, but plant two or more varieties for larger crops.
| O’Neal Details | |
|---|---|
| Flavor | Very Sweet |
| Chill Hours | 200 |
| Skin Color When Ripe | Dark Blue |
| Fruit Use | Fresh Eating |
| Self-Fruitful | Yes, but bigger yields when cross pollinated |
| Flower Season | Early Spring |
| Fruit Season | May |
| Light Needs | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Regular Water |
| USDA Zone | 5 – 9 |