About
A large, deciduous tree from tropical West Africa with a spreading crown, large, leathery, broadly ovate, mid-green leaves and clusters of small, cream flowers followed by small, rounded, dark fruits. A rare botanical collection specimen for a warm, humid, frost-free tropical glasshouse.
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.