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Vaccinium Species, Southern Blueberry, Swamp Highbush Blueberry

Vacciniumformosum

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Family
Ericaceae (er-ek-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Vaccinium (vak-SIN-ee-um)
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Species
formosum (for-MOH-sum)
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Synonym
Vaccinium australe
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood heel cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
By simple layering
Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional
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