Austin blueberry (rabbiteye)
Austin blueberry (rabbiteye) needs about 500 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), per Clemson Extension. About 62% of the Gulf South zip codes we cover typically get at least 500 hours, so check your zip before you buy.
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- Chill hours
- 500 hours at or below 45°F
- USDA zones
- 7-9 (general guide for blueberry (rabbiteye))
- Pollination
- Plant 2+ rabbiteye varieties
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- Not in LSU Pub 1884 table
- Notes
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- Sources
- hgic.clemson.edu
- Data status
- Chill number confirmed in source
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Where to buy
Prices and stock as we found them on each nursery's site, checked Oct 20, 3:13 PM CDT. Shipping not included; always confirm on the nursery's page.
| Nursery | Price | Size | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willis Orchard Co. Austin Blueberry Plant | $14.95 | +/-2' Tall (2 Yr. - Fruiting Age) 5 sizes, $14.95–$289.95 | In stock | View |
| Bob Wells Nursery Austin Blueberry Plant | $19.95 | 1 Gallon Trade Pot | In stock | View |
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From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other blueberry (rabbiteye) varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Climax | 450 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Brightwell | 400 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Alapaha | 450–500 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Premier | 550 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Vernon | 450–550 | 7-9 | verified | |
| Powderblue | 600 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Tifblue | 650 | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | verified |
| Ochlockonee | Not rated | 7-9 | North & south Louisiana | listed |
Quick answers
How many chill hours does Austin blueberry (rabbiteye) need?
About 500 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), according to Clemson Extension.
Does Austin blueberry (rabbiteye) fruit in the Gulf South?
It can where winters reach about 500 chill hours. By our NOAA-based estimates, roughly 62% of the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida panhandle and Texas Gulf coast zip codes we cover typically do.
Does Austin blueberry (rabbiteye) need a pollinator?
Plant 2+ rabbiteye varieties.
What USDA zones suit Austin blueberry (rabbiteye)?
Zones 7-9 as a general guide for blueberry (rabbiteye).
Where can I buy Austin blueberry (rabbiteye)?
We found it at 2 online nurseries on our last check, 2 with it in stock, from $14.95. See the price table above.