Item #:804748
Hardy, North American shrub with edible fruits
Large, medium-blue, flavorful, aromatic fruits ripen mid-late season (typically June to July); bright scarlet fall color
Native to the southeastern United States, the Rabbiteye Blueberry is one of three native blueberry species popular for home and commercial fruit production, along with Highbush (V. corymbosum) and Lowbush (V. angustifolium) Blueberries. Named for the pink immature fruits’ similarity to the eyes of a white rabbit, V. virgatum is taller and more drought and heat-tolerant than V. corymbosum and V. angustifolium. While the species was introduced into cultivation in 1770, ‘Onslow’ was released by North Carolina State University in 2001 and is notable for its ability to tolerate colder temperatures and a higher soil pH.
This plant will ship bare root. Approximately 12” tall.
| Genus | Vaccinium |
|---|---|
| Species | virgatum cv. |
| USDA Zones | 6 - 9 |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Habit | Grows 5-8 feet tall; upright and vigorous |
| Culture | Prefers moist, well-drained, acidic soils (ideal range of 4.5 to 5.2 pH); ‘Onslow’ may tolerate a slightly higher pH; self-pollinating variety but fruit production is improved when grown with two additional varieties; good pollinator for ‘Powderblue’ and ‘Tifblue’ varieties; 500-600 hours chilling requirement for fruit set |
| Attributes | Edible, Fall color |
