About
A compact, evergreen shrub to about 60cm tall from Hawaii (ohelo), with small, leathery, broadly ovate, dark green leaves and short racemes of small, urn-shaped, pink-red flowers, followed by red or yellow edible berries. A sacred plant in Hawaiian culture, suited to a sheltered, mild position in acidic, well-drained soil.
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.