Vaccinium tenellum Small-cluster blueberry (Ericaceae) Deciduous shrub

Browse Plants Articles

Power Search!

Browse Botanic Names

Sponsored By KhorWills

Vaccinium tenellum
Small-cluster blueberry
Deciduous shrub
(1 Page of 5)

The Vaccinium tenellum plant species is found in Southeastern N. America - Virginia to Georgia and Florida, west to Alabama. It is a member of the Ericaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Small-cluster blueberry.

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

Latin Name:  Vaccinium tenellum
Common Name:  Small-cluster blueberry
Family:  Ericaceae
Author:  Ait.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.25   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Dry 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]. 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].

For further Vaccinium tenellum gardening information
click on one of the blue links below

Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses
Medicinal | Edible Uses

The information above has been supplied solely via the hard work and dedication of the team at 'Plants for a Future'.
View their bibliography
Useful Edible Plants Future