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Vaccinium australe Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Vaccinium australe plant species is found in Eastern N. America - New Jersey to Florida and Alabama. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Vaccinium australe Family: Ericaceae Author: Small. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 4 Mature Width: Habitat: Not known
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].
Often cultivated for its edible fruit[142], there are many named varieties[1].
Spreading by means of suckers, plants often form small colonies[200].
Dislikes root disturbance, plants are best grown in pots until being planted out in their permanent positions[200].
Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].
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