Vaccinium ashei Rabbiteye blueberry (Ericaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Vaccinium ashei
Rabbiteye blueberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Vaccinium ashei plant species is found in Southeastern N. America. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Rabbiteye blueberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as Polycodium ashei. Harb.

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Latin Name:  Vaccinium ashei
Common Name:  Rabbiteye blueberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Reade.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Swamps and barren pine land[3, 72].

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. Succeeds in full sun or light shade though it fruits better in a sunny position[200]. Requires shelter from strong winds[200]. Plants are not hardy in all parts of Britain, they should succed outdoors in the milder areas, tolerating temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c[200]. Often cultivated for its edible fruit, there are many named varieties[142]. Plants have a low chill-factor and so succeed in areas nearer the equator such as Florida[183]. Dislikes root disturbance, plants are best grown in pots until being planted out in their permanent positions[200]. Established plants are drought resistant[183]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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