Vaccinium oxycoccus Small cranberry (Ericaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Vaccinium oxycoccus
Small cranberry
Evergreen shrub
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The Vaccinium oxycoccus plant species is found in Britain. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Small cranberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as Oxycoccus palustris. O. quadripetalus.

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Latin Name:  Vaccinium oxycoccus
Common Name:  Small cranberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.1   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Acid boggy land[17].

Cultivation Notes: Requires a moist or wet 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]. The fruit often persists on the plant all winter without rotting[200]. 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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