About
A dwarf, deciduous shrub from Japan with small, ovate, slightly hairy (hirtum var smallii) leaves and small, white or pink, urn-shaped flowers in spring, followed by small, edible, blue-black berries. Suited to moist, acidic, cool conditions in a rock garden or small border.
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.