Description

Blueberry (Rabbiteye)

Enjoy delicious, homegrown blueberries with Rabbiteye Blueberry (Vaccinium virgatum), a vigorous, easy-to-grow fruiting shrub that thrives in the warm climates of the southeastern United States. Known for its abundant harvests, attractive spring flowers, and brilliant fall foliage, Rabbiteye Blueberry is both a productive edible plant and a beautiful landscape addition. In late spring to early summer, the shrubs produce clusters of sweet, flavorful berries that are perfect for fresh eating, baking, jams, and freezing.

Rabbiteye blueberries perform best in full sun and well-drained, acidic soil. They are more heat- and drought-tolerant than many other blueberry types, making them an excellent choice for home gardens and edible landscapes. For the highest fruit production, plant two or more compatible Rabbiteye varieties to encourage cross-pollination. In addition to providing a generous harvest, the flowers attract pollinators, while the berries are a favorite of birds and wildlife.

Key Features:

• Produces abundant crops of sweet, juicy blueberries
• Heat- and drought-tolerant once established
• Beautiful white spring flowers and vibrant red-orange fall foliage
• Ideal for edible landscapes, gardens, and containers
• Attracts bees and other beneficial pollinators
• Best fruit production when planted with another compatible Rabbiteye variety
• Thrives in full sun and acidic, well-drained soil
• Suitable for USDA Hardiness Zones 7–9