Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Woodard, Tifblue, Garden Blue
Fruit
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Barren pine land, Swamps
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Black
Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Simple lobed or unlobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Semi-hardwood and hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilizers high in ammonia
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds
Birds
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, gastro-intestinal problems, Itchiness, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
anti-inflammatory, Anti-oxidant, Gout, Insomnia, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Whole plant
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Air freshner, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Cake, Edible syrup, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used to make juice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
VACCINIUM ashei
PRUNUS cerasus
Common Name
Rabbiteye Blueberry
Pie Cherry, Sour Cherry, Tart Cherry
In Hindi
Rabbiteye ब्लूबेरी
Sour cherry
In German
Rabbiteye Blueberry
Sauerkirsche
In French
rabbiteye Blueberry
Prunus cerasus
In Spanish
rabbiteye arándano
Prunus cerasus
In Greek
rabbiteye Blueberry
Sour cherry
In Portuguese
de mirtilo
Ginja
In Polish
Rabbiteye Blueberry
Wiśnia pospolita
In Latin
deerberry
Prunus cerasus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Ericaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rabbiteye Blueberry and Sour Cherry
Season and care of Rabbiteye Blueberry and Sour Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Rabbiteye Blueberry and Sour Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rabbiteye Blueberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sour Cherry season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rabbiteye Blueberry is Loam, Sand and for Sour Cherry is Loam while the PH of soil for Rabbiteye Blueberry is Acidic and for Sour Cherry is Acidic, Neutral.
Rabbiteye Blueberry and Sour Cherry Physical Information
Rabbiteye Blueberry and Sour Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Rabbiteye Blueberry height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sour Cherry height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Rabbiteye Blueberry and Sour Cherry are as follows:
Rabbiteye Blueberry flower color: White and Light Pink
Rabbiteye Blueberry leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Sour Cherry flower color: White
- Sour Cherry leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rabbiteye Blueberry and Sour Cherry
Care of Rabbiteye Blueberry and Sour Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rabbiteye Blueberry pruning is done Requires very little pruning and Sour Cherry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rabbiteye Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sour Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.