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Vaccinium cylindraceum Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Vaccinium cylindraceum plant species is found in N. Africa - Azores. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Vaccinium cylindraceum Family: Ericaceae Author: Sm. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 3 Mature Width: 2 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].
According to some reports this plant is not frost tolerant[200], but a specimen is growing well in a woodland garden at Hilliers Arboretum in Hampshire and it was carrying a heavy crop of fruit in September 1994[K].
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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