An ‘ōhelo berry (V. reticulatum) selected for ornamental traits and prolific berry production Origin: USDA-ARS, Hilo, HI by F. Zee. From native collected seed; selected 2006; tested as N06-9; introd. 2008. Tree: up to 50 cm; more upright growth than Kilauea ‘ōhelo; responds well to pruning and training, and can be shaped into a compact symmetrical canopy; ovate leaflets ~25 × 21mm; internodes ~3 mm; emerging buds are bright crimson, and expand into shiny, leathery, green leaves with a red margin; multiple flower buds emerge from the leaf axils and have red-purple calyx tips with a white margin, dark red fused sepals from budding through flowering; propagation by tissue culture or softwood. Fruit: medium, ;13 × 11 mm; round; light orange-yellow with red speckles; low sugars, ~5% Brix with acidity similar to Bluecrop.
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