Rabbiteye

Rabbiteye blueberries, Vaccinium ashei, are prized for their delicious flavor and ease of cultivation, particularly in the southern regions of the United States. These blueberries are native to the Southeast and are characterized by their tolerance to heat and drought, making them well-suited for the Southern climate. Named for the pink hue they take on before ripening, reminiscent of a white rabbit's eye, rabbiteye blueberries are gaining popularity for both their ornamental value and their use in edible landscapes. Commercially grown mainly in the Southeast, from Virginia to Texas, rabbiteye blueberries thrive in acidic soils with a pH range of 4.0 to 5.5 and are sensitive to alkaline conditions.