About
A large, fastigiate, evergreen tree to about 20m tall from Mexico and Central America, with small, scale-like, dark green, aromatic leaves in dense, flat sprays and small, round cones. An elegant, columnar conifer for a warm, frost-free, sunny position.
About the genus
Vaccinium can be evergreen or deciduous shrubs or small trees, with simple leaves and small, bell- or urn-shaped flowers followed by juicy, sometimes edible berries
Plant details
Suggested usesBorders, hedging, specimen planting.
Care notes
CultivationPlant in well-drained soil in sun or part shade.
PruningPrune after flowering or late winter.
PropagationPropagate by division, cuttings, or seed.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.