Vaccinium corymbosum 'Reveille' ~ Reveille Highbush Blueberry burgundy-leaf Scarlet Bells Hong Kong Rose

Scarlet Bells Hong Kong Rose is a large evergreen flowering shrub or small tree with a pyramidal habit and deep green foliage

2014-08-29 11 16 42 Post Oak along White Horse Road in Wharton State Forest

or as a specimen tree in landscaping

The acorns have scaly cups

but has good drought tolerance once established

Vaccinium corymbosum 'Reveille' ~ Reveille Highbush Blueberry burgundy-leaf Scarlet Bells Hong Kong RoseReveille is a Southern Highbush blueberry variety that was developed for warmer climates with moderate chill hour requirements. Its elliptical green foliage turns red and orange in fall. The loose pendulous clusters of white spring flowers give way to the signature berries. Grows best with full sun and rich, moist acidic well drained soils. While self fertile, cross pollination will produce a better crop. 300 500 chilling hours. Type: Shrub, Fruit