Vaccinium arctostophylos Caucasian whortleberry (Ericaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Vaccinium arctostophylos
Caucasian whortleberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Vaccinium arctostophylos plant species is found in Europe - E. Mediterranean to W. Asia. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Caucasian whortleberry.

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Latin Name:  Vaccinium arctostophylos
Common Name:  Caucasian whortleberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:  2

Habitat:  Mountain slopes, fir/spruce or fir/beech woods, rhododendron thickets, occasionally in oak forests and near the timber line in stands of birch and occasionally of pine[74].

Propagation Notes: Seed - sow late winter in a greenhouse in a lime-free potting mix and only just cover the seed[78]. Stored seed might require a period of up to 3 months cold stratification[113]. Another report says that it is best to sow the seed in a greenhouse as soon as it is ripe[200]. Once they are about 5cm tall, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a lightly shaded position in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, August in a frame[78]. Slow and difficult. Layering in late summer or early autumn[78]. Another report says that spring is the best time to layer[200]. Takes 18 months[78]. Division of suckers in spring or early autumn[113].

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