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Rabbiteye Blueberry

Vaccinium virgatum, Ericaceae

Zones
7–9
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)Partial Sun (acceptable)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

4.5 – 5.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Highbush BlueberryVaccinium corymbosum
Pollinator Sharing
Butterfly WeedAsclepias tuberosa
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
JostaberryRibes x nidigrolaria
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Redstem CeanothusCeanothus sanguineus

Redstem ceanothus can compete with rabbiteye blueberry for water and nutrients in similar soil conditions

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Rabbiteye Blueberry grow in?

Rabbiteye Blueberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Rabbiteye Blueberry?

Good companions for Rabbiteye Blueberry include Highbush Blueberry, Butterfly Weed, Jostaberry.

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