Vaccinium myrsinites Florida evergreen blueberry (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Vaccinium myrsinites
Florida evergreen blueberry
Evergreen shrub
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The Vaccinium myrsinites plant species is found in Southeastern N. America. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Florida evergreen blueberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. nitidum.

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Latin Name:  Vaccinium myrsinites
Common Name:  Florida evergreen blueberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Lam.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Pinelands, scrub prairies and open woods in acid soils[72].

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 not very hardy in many parts of Britain but they grow well south and west of London[11]. 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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