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Vaccinium oxycoccos

Also Known As

  • Oxycoccus microcarpos
  • Oxycoccus oxycoccos
  • Oxycoccus palustris
  • Vaccinium hagerupii
  • Vaccinium microcarpum
  • Small Cranberry

Plant type

shrub, aquatic

size

  • H: 6"-12"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 5a-8b

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Vaccinium oxycoccos plant details

Vaccinium oxycoccos is a broadleaf evergreen aquatic shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - high water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium oxycoccos

Plant type: aquatic shrub
Plant family: ericaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: pink blooms in spring and summer
Uses: edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium oxycoccos

USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - high
Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From cooler regions of the Northern Hemisphere, N. America to Japan.. A prostrate evergreen shrublet of moorland and mountain bogs with far-reaching wiry stems bearing scattered tiny leaves. Pink “mini-shooting star” flowers are followed by edible red fruit. Needs moist peaty soil. Judicious pruning in early spring does wonders toward civilizing this "traveler".

By: The Bovees Nursery

Gardening facts about Vaccinium oxycoccos plant

How to Grow Vaccinium oxycoccos

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - high
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • pink
  • Wildlife

    • bees
  • Fruit

    • red
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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