Vaccinium padifolium is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring red and yellow flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.
Mature size: 3 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: red and yellow blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium padifolium
USDA Zones: 7a - 9b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Madeiran Blueberry. We have the late Art Dome to thank for sharing this Vaccinium native to Madeira with us. He grew this beautifully in his Seward park garden but it really does need a mild garden. Big flowers for a blueberry and lots of tasty fruit. We were all grazing last summer.