O’Neal Blueberry is a top-performing southern highbush variety known for its exceptionally sweet, firm berries and early-season harvest. Its glossy green foliage turns red in fall, adding ornamental appeal. Ideal for warm climates with mild winters, this semi-evergreen shrub also boasts white to pink-tinged bell-shaped flowers in spring. Perfect for edible landscapes, containers, or sunny borders.
Height/Spread: 4–6 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide
Bloom Time: Spring (berries ripen early to mid-season)
Light: Full sun
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Features:
Produces large, sweet, firm blueberries early in the season
Attractive white to pink spring blooms
Glossy green foliage turns red in fall
Self-fertile, but better yields with cross-pollination
Great for edible landscapes and containers
Semi-evergreen in mild climates
O’Neal Blueberry is a top-performing southern highbush variety known for its exceptionally sweet, firm berries and early-season harvest. Its glossy green foliage turns red in fall, adding ornamental appeal. Ideal for warm climates with mild winters, this semi-evergreen shrub also boasts white to pink-tinged bell-shaped flowers in spring. Perfect for edible landscapes, containers, or sunny borders.
Height/Spread: 4–6 ft tall × 3–4 ft wide
Bloom Time: Spring (berries ripen early to mid-season)
Light: Full sun
Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 6–9
Features:
Produces large, sweet, firm blueberries early in the season
Attractive white to pink spring blooms
Glossy green foliage turns red in fall
Self-fertile, but better yields with cross-pollination
Great for edible landscapes and containers
Semi-evergreen in mild climates
