U.S. Edition

Rabbiteye Blueberries

Native to the Southeast, rabbiteyes are the toughest blueberries in heat, humidity and variable soils — and the largest bushes here at 6–10 ft unpruned. One rule is non-negotiable: rabbiteyes need a *different* rabbiteye variety nearby to fruit. Plant the trio (Premier + Brightwell + Powderblue) and pick from early to late.

Premier rabbiteye blueberry bush at the edge of a field row in the Southeast
Premier rabbiteye blueberry bush at the edge of a field row in the Southeast
The earliest rabbiteye harvest

Premier

Rabbiteye Zones 7–9

Early for a rabbiteye · Large berries · 6–8 ft tall · ~550 chill hours

Young plant, typical range
Typically $18–28 for a young plant at US nurseries — checked October 23, 2026

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Brightwell rabbiteye blueberry bush heavy with ripe berries
Heavy rabbiteye crops with modest chill

Brightwell

Rabbiteye Zones 7–9

Mid · Medium-large berries · 6–8 ft tall · ~350–400 chill hours

Young plant, typical range
Typically $18–28 for a young plant at US nurseries — checked October 23, 2026

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Tifblue rabbiteye blueberry bush with powdery light-blue berries in red southern soil
The classic rabbiteye standard

Tifblue

Rabbiteye Zones 7–9

Mid to late · Medium-large, light blue berries · 6–8 ft tall · ~600–700 chill hours

Young plant, typical range
Typically $18–28 for a young plant at US nurseries — checked October 23, 2026

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Powderblue rabbiteye berries with their heavy pale powdery bloom
Extending the southern season late

Powderblue

Rabbiteye Zones 7–9

Late — closes the rabbiteye season · Medium-large, heavy powdery bloom berries · 6–8 ft tall · ~550–650 chill hours

Young plant, typical range
Typically $18–28 for a young plant at US nurseries — checked October 23, 2026

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Compare every type side by side in Northern vs Southern vs Rabbiteye, or let the Variety Finder match a type to your zone.