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    • Photo of Vaccinium vitis-idaea ssp. minus foliage, form, fruit by Dawn Endico

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    Vaccinium vitis-idaea ssp. minus

    Also Known As

    • Vaccinium vitis-idaea var. minus
    • Vaccinium vitis-idaea var. punctatum
    • Cowberry
    • Ligonberry
    • Mountain Cranberry

    Plant type

    shrub, groundcover

    size

    • H: 3"-8"
    • W: 12"-24"

    planting zones

    • 2a-8b

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    Vaccinium vitis-idaea ssp. minus plant details

    Vaccinium vitis-idaea ssp. minus is a broadleaf evergreen groundcover shrub with green foliage. In spring pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium vitis-idaea ssp. minus

    Plant type: groundcover shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 24 IN - wide, 3 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink blooms in spring

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium vitis-idaea ssp. minus

    USDA Zones: 2a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A dwarf cranberry to 3-4” tall. The tiny evergreen leaves are oval and glossy. V. vitus idae ‘minus’ has bright red fruit in summer-fall.

    By: Gossler Farms

    An evergreen spreading compact mound, with many oval glossy dark-green leaves, clusters of small pale-pink flowers and dark-red berries.

    By: The Bovees Nursery

    Gardening facts about Vaccinium vitis-idaea ssp. minus plant

    How to Grow Vaccinium vitis-idaea ssp. minus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • pink

    • Fruit

      • red

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    aka Vaccinium 'Chandler', Blueberry, Chandler Northern Highbush Blueberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    4a-8b

    Size

    Height: 5'-7'

    Width: 5'-7'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture - regular
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    Vaccinium corymbosum 'Legacy'

    aka Legacy Northern Highbush Blueberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    5a-8b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun
    • even moisture
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    Patriot Highbush Blueberry

    Scientific Name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Patriot'

    aka Vaccinium 'Patriot', Patriot Blueberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    3a-8b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Patriot Highbush Blueberry foliage by Karl Gercens III
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    Vaccinium 'Sunshine Blue'

    aka Vaccinium corymbosum 'Sunshine Blue', Dwarf Blueberry, Sunshine Blue Southern Highbush Bluebery

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    5a-10b

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Vaccinium 'Sunshine Blue' by plant lust
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