Vaccinium atrococcum Black highbush blueberry (Ericaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Vaccinium atrococcum
Black highbush blueberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Vaccinium atrococcum plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New Hampshire, Ontario and Indiana south to Florida and Arkansas. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Black highbush blueberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. corymbosum atrococcum.

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Latin Name:  Vaccinium atrococcum
Common Name:  Black highbush blueberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  (A.Gray.)Heller.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3.5   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Swamps and pine barrens, wet woods and the edges of lakes[43, 184].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a moist or wet lime free soil[11, 184, 200], 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 hardy to about -25°c[184]. This species is often cultivated for its edible fruit[3]. Plants are self-sterile, at least two different varieties must be grown if seed is required[11]. Dislikes root disturbance, plants are best grown in pots until being planted out in their permanent positions[200]. Closely related to V. corymbosum[11, 182]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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