---
title: Rebel Southern Highbush Blueberry
description: The Rebel Southern Highbush blueberry is a heat-tolerant, fast-growing
  variety that produces large, firm, light-blue berries. This early season variety
  was released by the University of Georgia in 2006 and is an excellent choice for
  home-growers as well as commercial plantings. Rebel is partially...
url: https://www.willisorchards.com/product/rebel-southern-highbush-blueberry
type: product
sku: WOC-563
botanical_name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Rebel'
hardiness_zones: 7 - 10
---

# Rebel Southern Highbush Blueberry
*Vaccinium corymbosum 'Rebel'*

![Rebel Southern Highbush Blueberry](https://www.willisorchards.com/system/products/images/1378/original/rebel-southern-highbush-blueberry-001.webp?1790462151)

Category: [Berry Plants](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/berry-plants) › [Blueberry Plants](https://www.willisorchards.com/category/blueberry-plants)

**Grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 - 10.** See the [zone map](https://www.willisorchards.com/zone-map) to find yours.

## Sizes and prices

| Size | Price | Availability | Ships | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| +/-3' (Fruiting Size) | $34.95 | In stock | 10/15/2026 - 06/01/2027 |  |

## Description

**This product cannot be shipped to California and Washington.**

The Rebel Southern Highbush blueberry is a heat-tolerant, fast-growing variety that produces large, firm, light-blue berries. This early season variety was released by the University of Georgia in 2006 and is an excellent choice for home-growers as well as commercial plantings. Rebel is partially self-fertile and grows up to 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide. Plant with another early season Southern Highbush variety for higher yields. Requires 350-450 chill hours and grows well in zones 7-10.

## Characteristics

| Characteristic | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Bloom Color | White to Pale Pink |
| Bloom Time | February - March |
| Fruit Color | Blue |
| Fruit Size | 0.5-0.7 inch diameter |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 7 - 10 |
| Pollination | Partially Self Fertile |
| Ripens/Harvest | Early Season |
| Shade/Sun | Full Sun |
| Soil Composition | Porous & Rich |
| Soil Moisture | Well Draining |
| Soil pH Level | 4.5-5.5 |
| Taste | Mild & Sweet |
| Texture | Firm |
| Years to Bear | 1-3 |

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## How to order

Order online at https://www.willisorchards.com/product/rebel-southern-highbush-blueberry: choose a size and add it to the cart. Or call 1-866-586-6283, Mon–Fri, 8AM–4PM Eastern.

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