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Vaccinium Species, Hawaiian Blueberry, Hawaiian Cranberry, Ohelo

Vacciniumreticulatum

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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
reticulatum (reh-tick-yoo-LAY-tum)
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Synonym
Vaccinium berberidifolium
Vaccinium pahalae
Vaccinium peleanum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow
Green
Bloom Time
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hawaiian Paradise Park, Hawaii

Kamuela, Hawaii

Keaau, Hawaii

Kurtistown, Hawaii

Orchidlands Estates, Hawaii

Volcano, Hawaii

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Honomu, HI (Zone 11) | December 2004 | positive

The 'Ohelo is also commonly known as the Hawaiian Cranberry. Like other berries in the heath (Ericaceae) family, it likes a colder clima...Read More

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