How to tend a Vaccinium angustifolium

Also known as: Vaccinium pensylvanicum Lam., Vaccinium ramulosum Willd., Vaccinium humile Willd., Vaccinium minutiflorum P.Watson, Vaccinium multiflorum Dunal, Vaccinium brittonii Porter ex E.P.Bicknell, Vaccinium angustifolium var. laevifolium House, Cyanococcus angustifolius (Aiton) Rydb., Cyanococcus angustifolius var. laevifolius (House) Moldenke, Cyanococcus pensylvanicus (Lam.) Rydb., Vaccinium lamarckii Camp, Vaccinium angustifolium var. angustifolium , Vaccinium angustifolium f. leucocarpum (W.Deane) Rehder, Vaccinium angustifolium f. angustifolium , Vaccinium angustifolium f. chiococcum (W.Deane) B.Boivin, Vaccinium angustifolium f. nigrum (Alph.Wood) B.Boivin

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, high quality fruits in sunny places

Soil

Slightly acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
North America
Category
Ericaceae, Vaccinium
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 30-50 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period March, fruiting period May
Flower colors
white, fruit color blue
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