About
A tropical evergreen shrub or small tree from Southeast Asia, with broadly elliptic, leathery, mid-green leaves resembling those of Phillyrea, and small, urn-shaped flowers in short racemes, followed by small, dark berries. A botanical curiosity for warm, humid glasshouse or very sheltered, mild garden conditions.
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.