Vaccinium membranaceum Mountain huckleberry (Ericaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Vaccinium membranaceum
Mountain huckleberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Vaccinium membranaceum plant species is found in Western N. America - Michigan and Alaska to California. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Mountain huckleberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. myrtilloides. non Michx.

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Latin Name:  Vaccinium membranaceum
Common Name:  Mountain huckleberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Douglas.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Thickets and woodland edges[43]. Moist woods[235].

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]. Established plants are extremely drought resistant[183]. Plants are very hardy, tolerating temperatures down to about -40°c in N. America[160]. 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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