O'Neal Blueberry
The O'Neal Blueberry is a Southern Highbush variety, celebrated for its large, exceptionally sweet, and flavorful fruit harvested in early season. This deciduous shrub boasts an upright, spreading habit, reaching about 6 feet tall and wide. It produces abundant powder blue berries and delicate white, bell-shaped flowers in mid-spring. Its bluish-green foliage turns a striking orange in the fall, adding ornamental value. This low-maintenance plant attracts birds and is ideal for edible landscaping, fresh eating, cooking, or preserves, offering both beauty and bounty to your garden.
$16.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1974
/ 2688
#1974 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-57%
Below average
Type
Southern Highbush Blueberry
/ Southern Highbush Blueberry
Who it's for
- Early Season Harvest
- Superior Sweet Flavor
- Low Chill Requirement
Who should skip it
- Strict Soil Acidity Needs
- High Water Demand
- Frost Vulnerability
Key Specs
Type
Southern Highbush Blueberry
Mature Height
6 feet
Mature Width
6 feet
Light Needs
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Foliage Color
Green (turns orange in fall)
Soil Requirement
Sandy, Acidic
Growth Rate
Moderate
Features
- Produces large, sweet, flavorful blueberries
- Early season harvest for fresh enjoyment
- Attracts birds to your garden
- Ornamental white flowers and blue berries
- Striking orange fall foliage color
- Suitable for edible landscaping
- Self-fruitful, benefits from companion planting
- Low maintenance shrub
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality and vigor of the O'Neal blueberry plants sourced from Armstrong. The primary insight centers on the plant's reliability, delivering abundant, sweet fruit early in the season. Buyers frequently note the robust health of the specimens upon purchase, suggesting high initial quality. This reliability translates directly into strong perceived value, making it a highly recommended choice for home gardeners seeking consistent yields and superior flavor without complex care requirements.
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