Vaccinium corymbosum 'O'Neal'

Common Name: O'Neal Blueberry

Bloomtime: May - June

Bloomcolor: Gray-Blue

Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Height: 4' - 6'

Spread: 4' - 6'

Spacing: 4' - 6'

Water: Regular Water

Zone: 6

Attracts Butterflies: Attract Butterflies, Birds

Characteristics: Blueberries prefer full sun, but will tolerate light shade (they may be less productive in shade but will still produce some fruit). Blueberries are adapted to grow on acidic soils that are fairly poor and they don't need a lot of NPK nutrients. However, , Blueberries need well-drained, rich, acid soil. Plant with an acid-type compost such as one formulated for Azaleas/ Camellias/Rhododendrons mixed with your native soil. Amend with an acid fertilizer, sulfur or aluminum sulfate according to label instructio, O'Neal Blueberry is self-fertile, but the fruit crop will be larger if the tree is planted with a second tree., Attract Butterflies, Birds. Bee Friendly