Rabbiteye Blueberry, Rabbit-Eye Blueberry, Vaccinium virgatum
Native to the Southeastern US, Vaccinium ashei (Rabbiteye Blueberry) is a bushy deciduous shrub of rather open, spreading habit, with multiple seasons of interest. In mid-spring, attractive clusters of small, urn-shaped, white flowers appear on the naked stems. They are followed by abundant, juicy, and edible, powdery blue berries in early-mid summer – a delight for birds, wildlife, and humans alike! A mature shrub can produce 8-20 pounds of fruit each year, depending on the variety. Its blue-green leaves, 1-2 in. long (2-5 cm), turn spectacular shades of orange and scarlet for up to 4 weeks in fall. Rabbiteye Blueberry is more drought and heat tolerant than lowbush (V. angustifolia) and highbush (V. Corymbosum) blueberries. Plant two or more varieties to ensure cross-pollination and heavy fruit set.
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Fruits, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Vaccinium |
| Common names | Blueberry |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid) Summer (Early, Mid) Fall |
| Height |
8' - 15' (240cm - 4.6m) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Southwest, Texas |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
| Hardiness |
7 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
2 - 9 |
| Plant Type | Fruits, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Vaccinium |
| Common names | Blueberry |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid) Summer (Early, Mid) Fall |
| Height |
8' - 15' (240cm - 4.6m) |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy, Fruit & Berries |
| Native Plants | United States, Southeast, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Southwest, Texas |
| Tolerance | Drought |
| Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
How many Vaccinium ashei (Rabbiteye Blueberry) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Vaccinium ashei (Rabbiteye Blueberry) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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