Family: Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um) (Info)
Species: oxycoccos (ok-see-KOK-kohs) (Info)
Synonym:Oxycoccus oxycoccos
Synonym:Oxycoccus microcarpos
Synonym:Oxycoccus palustris
Synonym:Vaccinium microcarpum
Synonym:Vaccinium hagerupii
 5 members have or want this plant for trade.
Category:
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Groundcovers
Height:
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 3a: to -39.9 °C (-40 °F)
USDA Zone 3b: to -37.2 °C (-35 °F)
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Color:
Pink
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Evergreen
Smooth-Textured
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Provides winter interest
Soil pH requirements:
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
By simple layering
Seed Collecting:
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
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