Empetrum eamesii Rockberry (Empetraceae) Evergreen shrub

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Empetrum eamesii
Rockberry
Evergreen shrub
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The Empetrum eamesii plant species is found in Northeastern N. America - S.E. Labrador to Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. It is a member of the Empetraceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rockberry.

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Latin Name:  Empetrum eamesii
Common Name:  Rockberry
Family:  Empetraceae
Author:  Fern.&Wieg.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.15   Mature Width:  0.5

Habitat:  Exposed sands and silecious gravels and rocks[43].

Cultivation Notes: A calcifuge plant, it is easily grown in a lime-free soil[200]. Prefers a moist sandy peaty soil and some shade[1, 3]. The flowers of this species are usually hermaphrodite, but some female flowers are produced[200].

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