An ‘ōhelo berry, (V. reticulatum) selected for ornamental and edible berry production Origin: USDA-ARS, Hilo, HI by F. Zee. From native collected seed; selected 2006; tested as N06-7; introd. 2008. Tree: up to 50 cm; more compact and spreading growth than Red Button ‘ōhelo; responds well to pruning and readily trained into a compact symmetrical canopy; small, light-green leaves ~17 × 13 mm; short internodes, ~3 mm; in cool environments, young buds and shoots are bright crimson; multiple flower buds are produced at leaf axis; crimson calyx and white-fringed pink corolla; propagation by tissue culture or softwood cuttings. Fruit: medium ;1.2 g; round, orange to salmon, frequently with orange spots; relatively low sugar, ;5.5% Brix with acidity similar to Bluecrop.
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