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    • Photo of Rabbiteye Blueberry flower by The Kinsey Family Farm

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    Rabbiteye Blueberry

    Scientific Name: Vaccinium virgatum

    Also Known As

    • Vaccinium ashei

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 2'-4'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10a

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    Rabbiteye Blueberry plant details

    Rabbiteye Blueberry is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts bees and birds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Rabbiteye Blueberry

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: edible, fall color, peeling bark

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Rabbiteye Blueberry

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10a
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Native to the southeastern United States and easily grown as a backyard crop. Berries ripen in early summer. Rabbiteye blueberries benefit from cross pollination, at least three varieties should be included when planting. Rabbiteye Blueberry prefers to be watered often and will produce the most berries in a sunny location. For ornamental value, Rabbiteye Blueberry has attractive fall color and exfoliating bark.

    By: The Kinsey Family Farm

    Gardening facts about Rabbiteye Blueberry plant

    How to Grow Rabbiteye Blueberry

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees

    • Fruit

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Vaccinium glaucoalbum

    aka Vaccinium glauco-album, Grey-White Huckleberry, Himalayan Huckleberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Vaccinium glaucoalbum foliage, fruit by Briggs Plant Propagators
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    Chandler Blueberry

    Scientific Name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Chandler'

    aka Vaccinium 'Chandler', Blueberry, Chandler Northern Highbush Blueberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 5'-7'

    Width: 5'-7'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Chandler Blueberry fruit by Blueberry Glade
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    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Legacy'

    aka Legacy Northern Highbush Blueberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Vaccinium corymbosum 'Legacy' flower by Conifer Kingdom
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    Patriot Highbush Blueberry

    Scientific Name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot'

    aka Vaccinium 'Patriot', Patriot Blueberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Patriot Highbush Blueberry foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Vaccinium 'Sunshine Blue'

    aka Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sunshine Blue', Dwarf Blueberry, Sunshine Blue Southern Highbush Bluebery

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Vaccinium 'Sunshine Blue' by plant lust
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