Rabbiteye Blueberry (Vaccinium ashei)

Family: Ericaceae | Edibility: Edible (2/5)

Vaccinium ashei is a deciduous Shrub growing to 5 m (16ft 5in). See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. The plant is not self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid soils and can grow in very acid soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavoured. — Fruit - raw or cooked.; It is often insipid but some forms are well-flavoured.; The fruit is often used for preserves etc and can also be dried for later use.; The fruit is up to 16mm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Swamps and barren pine land. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)