Columbus blueberry (rabbiteye)
Columbus blueberry (rabbiteye) needs about 600 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), per Mississippi State Extension. About 48% of the Gulf South zip codes we cover typically get at least 600 hours, so check your zip before you buy.
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- Chill hours
- 600 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
- extension.msstate.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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edible Landscaping Columbus Blueberry | $7.00 | 2 inch 8 sizes, $7.00–$85.00 | Sold out | 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 |
| Austin | 500 | 7-9 | 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 |
Quick answers
How many chill hours does Columbus blueberry (rabbiteye) need?
About 600 chill hours (hours at or below 45°F), according to Mississippi State Extension.
Does Columbus blueberry (rabbiteye) fruit in the Gulf South?
It can where winters reach about 600 chill hours. By our NOAA-based estimates, roughly 48% of the Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida panhandle and Texas Gulf coast zip codes we cover typically do.
Does Columbus blueberry (rabbiteye) need a pollinator?
Plant 2+ rabbiteye varieties.
What USDA zones suit Columbus blueberry (rabbiteye)?
Zones 7-9 as a general guide for blueberry (rabbiteye).
Where can I buy Columbus blueberry (rabbiteye)?
We found it at 1 online nursery on our last check, 0 with it in stock, from $7.00. See the price table above.