Rabbiteye Blueberry

Rabbiteye blueberry bushes grow much larger than highbush, as much as 15 feet tall and almost as wide. They are heat- and (somewhat) drought-tolerant and resistant to much of the disease and pest pressures of hot, humid climates. They also have a lower chilling requirement, but they are still somewhat tolerant of cold temperatures (down to 10°F) as long as the cold isn’t too prolonged.

Even though they need fewer chill hours, rabbiteye blueberries bloom relatively late in the spring, which provides some protection from late frost damage.