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Vaccinium arctostophylos Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Cultivation Notes: Requires a moist but freely-draining lime free soil, preferring one that is rich in peat or a light loamy soil with added leaf-mould[11, 200]. Prefers a very acid soil with a pH in the range of 4.5 to 6, plants soon become chlorotic when lime is present[11, 200]. Succeeds in full sun or light shade though it fruits better in a sunny position[200]. A plant growing in fairly heavy woodland shade at Westonbirt Arboretum in Gloucester was fruiting very heavily in September 1996, and we have seen several other plants fruiting well in dappled shade[K]. Requires shelter from strong winds[200]. Dislikes root disturbance, plants are best grown in pots until being planted out in their permanent positions[200]. Closely related to V. padifolium[182], differing mainly in that species usually being evergreen[11]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200]. For further Vaccinium arctostophylos gardening information |
