About
A variety of V. laurifolium from Southeast Asia distinguished by the presence of prominent glands (glanduligerum) on the leaves, in addition to the typical large, leathery, dark green foliage and small, urn-shaped flowers in short racemes. A botanical curiosity for warm, humid tropical glasshouse collections.
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.