Ochlocknee Blueberry

Scientific Name: Vaccinium ashei 'Ochlockonee'
Common Names: Ochlockonee Blueberry
Height: Typically reaches 5 to 6 feet
Width: Spreads approximately 5 to 6 feet
Sun Requirements: Thrives in full sun to partial shade
USDA Hardiness Zones: 7 to 9
Notable Features:

• Foliage: Deciduous leaves that turn golden yellow to bright orange in fall
• Form: Upright, vigorous growth habit with moderately narrow crowns
• Flowers: White to pinkish bell-shaped flowers in spring
• Fruit: Large, firm, deep blue berries with excellent flavor; ripen about one week after 'Tifblue'
• Uses: Ideal for fresh consumption, baking, and preserves; also serves as an attractive ornamental shrub
• Soil Preferences: Prefers well-drained, highly acidic soils with a pH of 4.5 to 5.2; incorporating peat moss during planting is recommended