Vaccinium bracteatum (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Vaccinium bracteatum
Evergreen shrub
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The Vaccinium bracteatum plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Andromeda chinensis.

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Latin Name:  Vaccinium bracteatum
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Thunb.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Low elevations in mountains, C. and S. Japan[58].

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 hardy at Kew but they are better grown in milder areas[11]. Dislikes root disturbance, plants are best grown in pots until being planted out in their permanent positions[200]. Closely related to V. sprengelii[182]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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