Overview
Vaccinium dunalianum is a bushy fruit edible in the genus Vaccinium, part of the Ericaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Vaccinium dunalianum grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam and sand soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include cottage and informal garden, wildlife gardens, flower borders and beds and edible fruit.
About
Vaccinium dunalianum is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the Vaccinium genus, which includes both evergreen and deciduous shrubs and small trees. It thrives in moist but well-drained, acidic soils such as loam or sand, and prefers full sun or partial shade with a sheltered aspect facing south, east, or west. This hardy plant (H6) is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, flower borders, and beds, and it produces edible fruit. It is best propagated by softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings in early summer, with interest extending into winter.
About the genus
Vaccinium is a common and widespread genus of shrubs or dwarf shrubs in the heath family (Ericaceae). The fruits of many species are eaten by humans and some are of commercial importance, including the cranberry, blueberry, bilberry (whortleberry), lingonberry (cowberry), and huckleberry. Like many other heath plants, they are restricted to acidic soils.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Vaccinium
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Vaccinium dunalianum size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Fruit Edible, Shrubs
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens, Flower borders and beds, Edible fruit
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Vaccinium dunalianum
- Propagation
- Softwood cuttings in late spring, Semi-ripe cuttings in early summer
- Pest resistance
- Vine weevil, especially if container grown
- Disease resistance
- Honey fungus (rarely), Powdery mildews, Root rot, Chlorosis due to iron and manganese deficiency
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Vaccinium dunalianum?
Vaccinium dunalianum prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Vaccinium dunalianum need?
Vaccinium dunalianum grows best in loam and sand soil. It prefers acid soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Vaccinium dunalianum hardy in the UK?
Vaccinium dunalianum has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Vaccinium dunalianum?
Softwood cuttings in late spring, Semi-ripe cuttings in early summer.
