Vaccinium parvifolium Red bilberry (Ericaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Vaccinium parvifolium
Red bilberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Vaccinium parvifolium plant species is found in Western N. America - Alaska to California. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Red bilberry.

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Latin Name:  Vaccinium parvifolium
Common Name:  Red bilberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Sm.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1.8   Mature Width:  1.8

Habitat:  Coastal forests[11].

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]. Dislikes root disturbance, plants are best grown in pots until being planted out in their permanent positions[200]. A very ornamental plan[60]t. This species is closely related to V. ovalifolium[182]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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