Blueberry Varieties: Rabbiteye

 

Columbus

Columbus blueberry. A Rabbiteye variety.
Image courtesy of NCSU CES

 

There are many varieties of rabbiteye blueberries. Planting two or more varieties for cross-pollination ensures fruit set and earlier ripening.

Blooming intervals of most varieties overlap enough to ensure adequate cross-pollination.

Early-Season Rabbiteye Blueberries

Mid- to Late-Season Rabbiteye Blueberries

Source: Mississippi State University Cooperative Extension Service Fruit and Nut Review: Blueberries