Onslow Self Fertile Rabbiteye Blueberry - 1 Gallon Pot
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Onslow Self Fertile Rabbiteye Blueberry - 1 Gallon Pot
$22.38
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$22.38
Regular price
$26.00
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Description
Onslow Self Fertile Rabbiteye Blueberry
Vaccinum ashei 'Onslow'
NOTE: All of our fruit plants are grown in containers outdoors so they are fully rooted and landscape-ready upon arrival.
Plant Details
USDA Plant Hardiness Zones: 6a-9a Find Your Zone
Chilling Hours: 500-600 Learn more here
Ripens: Mid to Late season
Pollinators: Not necessary though planting near one of these varieties may increase berry size and quality: Alapaha, Brightwell, Delite, Ochlockonee, Tifblue, Powder Blue, Columbus
Spacing: 4-5 feet for hedge; 10'+ for space between plants
Mature Height: 5-8'
Mature Width: 4-7'
Fruit Color: Medium Blue
Fruit Size: Large
Fruit Size: Large
Sun Needs: Full Sun or Mostly Sun, Light Shade
Water Needs: Average
Soil Type: Rich in organic matter is best
Drainage/Soil Moisture: Moist But Well Drained
Soil pH: 4.5 - 5.5
Description
A North Carolina State University release, Onslow produces one of the largest berries of rabbiteye varieties and is self-fertile, which means you need only plant one bush to get berries. Mid to late season you can expect a bountiful crop of very pretty, medium blue sweet and tasty blueberries that also have sweet aroma. The berries have excellent firmness and a dry picking scar. Onslow has an upright growth habit with outstanding yellow fall foliage color, making it a fine choice for the edible, ornamental landscape. Onslow is also a good choice for commercial plantings and has shown good freeze resistance as well as high resistance overall to disease.
Note: Though the Onslow Blueberry is self-fertile and a pollinator is not necessary, planting near one of these varieties may increase berry size and quality: Alapaha, Brightwell, Delite, Ochlockonee, Tifblue, Powder Blue, Columbus
Growing Preferences
Blueberry plants grow best in an acidic (pH of 4.8 to 5.2), organically rich, moist, well-drained soil in full sun to part shade. The more sun the better for best berry production. Onslow is said to tolerate soils with higher pH (less acid). The shallow, fibrous roots of blueberry plants like a consistently moist but well-drained soil which can be provided by with a layer of organic mulch. Although Onslow Blueberry is self-fertile, cross-pollination may produce larger berries and possibly better better production. Therefore it is best to plant more than one variety that will bloom at the same time. Blueberry season can be extended by planting early, mid-season and late varieties. Make sure to plant two different cultivars/varieties for each season. USDA Zones: 6a-9a Find Your Zone
Helpful Articles
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How To Plant A Blueberry Bush
How To Fertilize & Water Blueberry Bushes
How To Prune A Blueberry Bush
Blueberry Varieties & Cross Pollinators
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