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Rabbiteye Blueberry
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Rabbiteye Blueberry

Vaccinium virgatum

Honeybees forage on rabbiteye blueberry for its plentiful nectar and pollen, making it a valuable early-season resource in the Southeast. Peak bloom occurs from April to May, aligning with emerging bee activity after winter. Multiple cultivars are needed for cross-pollination to maximize fruit production, and the plant requires acidic soil; carpenter bees may rob nectar without pollinating.

Nectarhigh
Pollenhigh
BloomApril–May
USDA zones7-9
TypePerennial
Sunfull
NativeSoutheastern United States
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