Onslow Self Fertile Rabbiteye Blueberry - 1 Gallon Pot

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 BlueFruit 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 Click on a link below to find helpful advice from our experts on how to plant and care for Blueberry bushes. How To Plant A Blueberry Bush How To Fertilize & Water Blueberry Bushes How To Prune A Blueberry Bush Blueberry Varieties & Cross Pollinators Plant Long & Prosper! Meet The Wilson Brothers & Staff Questions? Contact Us!