Vaccinium poasanum — Bushy

Overview

Vaccinium poasanum is a bushy fruit edible in the genus Vaccinium, part of the Ericaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Vaccinium poasanum 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 poasanum is a bushy, deciduous shrub belonging to the Vaccinium genus, which includes evergreen or deciduous shrubs and small trees known for their bell-shaped flowers and edible berries. This cultivar thrives in moist but well-drained, acidic soils such as loam or sand, and prefers a sheltered position in full sun or partial shade, ideally facing south, east, or west. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for cottage and informal gardens, wildlife gardens, flower borders, and beds. Propagation is best done by softwood cuttings in late spring or semi-ripe cuttings in early summer.

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 poasanum 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 poasanum

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