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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
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
By: The Bovees Nursery
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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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Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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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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Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-5'
Width: 4'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
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