Gaylussacia frondosa Dangleberry (Ericaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Gaylussacia frondosa
Dangleberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Gaylussacia frondosa plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New Hampshire to Virginia, Alabama, Ohio and Louisiana. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Dangleberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as Vaccinium frondosum. V. venustum.

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Latin Name:  Gaylussacia frondosa
Common Name:  Dangleberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  (L.)Torr.&Gray.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry woods and clearings[43]. Moist woods according to another report[235].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a lime-free moist peaty soil, thriving in sun or part shade[11, 182]. Prefers partial shade[3]. The fruit is not often produced on plants growing in Britain[11, 182].

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