Vaccinium ashei ‘Ochlockonee’ PP17300
Common Name | Ochlockonee Rabbiteye Blueberry |
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Genus | Vaccinium |
Species | ashei |
Cultivar | 'Ochlockonee' |
Patent | PP17300 |
Zone | 6 to 9 |
Habit | Upright multi-stemmed shrub. Moderate growth rate. |
Height | 5 to 6 Feet |
Spread | 3 to 4 Feet |
Foliage | Blue-green in summer changing to bronze, orange and red in fall. Deciduous. |
Flower | Bell-shaped, in great abundance. May., white tinged pink |
Flower Color | White |
Fruit | Blueberry. Edible with good flavor. |
Culture | Full sun to partial shade. |
Description
Late variety with large, sweet berries. Needs 650-700 chill hours and requires another highbush variety for best fruit set.