Vaccinium stamineum Deerberry (Ericaceae) Deciduous shrub

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Vaccinium stamineum
Deerberry
Deciduous shrub
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The Vaccinium stamineum plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Maine to Indiana and Missouri, south to Georgia and Louisiana. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Deerberry. Some home gardeners know the variety as V. candicans.

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Latin Name:  Vaccinium stamineum
Common Name:  Deerberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry woods thickets and clearings[43].

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]. Another report says that it prefers a position in partial shade[184]. Requires shelter from strong winds[200]. Plants are hardy to about -25°c[184]. Dislikes root disturbance, plants are best grown in pots until being planted out in their permanent positions[200]. A polymorphic species, the plants are very variable in leaf shape. It is closely related to V. neglectum[11]. Plants in this genus are notably resistant to honey fungus[200].

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