Description
Vaccinium ashei ‘Brightwell’, commonly known as the Brightwell Rabbiteye Blueberry, is a vigorous and highly productive southern highbush blueberry variety prized for its large, flavorful berries and adaptability to warm climates. Originating in the southeastern United States, this cultivar is renowned for its late spring bloom and mid-summer harvest, providing an extended blueberry season. The Brightwell variety features dense, upright shrubs that can reach heights of 6 to 8 feet, with broad, ovate leaves that turn attractive shades of red and orange in the fall, adding ornamental value to the landscape. It thrives in well-drained, acidic soils and exhibits excellent disease resistance, making it a favorite among commercial growers and home gardeners alike. Notably, Brightwell has earned recognition for its consistent yields and berry quality, contributing to its widespread cultivation throughout the southern and southeastern United States.