Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Red Star' (F) — Bushy

Overview

Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Red Star' (F) is a bushy fruit edible in the genus Vaccinium, part of the Ericaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Red Star' (F) 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 macrocarpon 'Red Star' is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the Vaccinium genus, known for its small bell-shaped flowers and edible berries. This cultivar thrives in fertile, 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. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, flower borders, and beds. 'Red Star' is typically of interest during the spring and summer seasons and can be propagated by softwood or semi-ripe cuttings.

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 macrocarpon 'Red Star' (F) 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 macrocarpon 'Red Star' (F)

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