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Vaccinium erythrocarpum Southern mountain cranberry Deciduous shrub (1 Page of 5) The Vaccinium erythrocarpum plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Virginia, N. Carolina, Tennessee. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Southern mountain cranberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as Oxycoccus erythrocarpus. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Vaccinium erythrocarpum Common Name: Southern mountain cranberry Family: Ericaceae Author: Michx. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 1.5 Mature Width: Habitat: Thickets, rocky woods, slopes and summits[43].
Propagation Notes: Seed - sow late winter in a greenhouse in a lime-free potting mix and only just cover the seed[78]. Stored seed might require a period of up to 3 months cold stratification[113]. Another report says that it is best to sow the seed in a greenhouse as soon as it is ripe[200]. Once they are about 5cm tall, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in a lightly shaded position in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 5 - 8cm with a heel, August in a frame[78]. Slow and difficult.
Layering in late summer or early autumn[78]. Another report says that spring is the best time to layer[200]. Takes 18 months[78].
Division of suckers in spring or early autumn[113].
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