Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Photo of Vaccinium oxycoccos fruit by Christian Fischer

    Photo by Christian Fischer

    This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 license.

    Show all photos

    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

    More Options

    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

    Landscape groups by tags

    See other plant types of Vaccinium for your garden

    Vaccinium glaucoalbum

    aka Vaccinium glauco-album, Grey-White Huckleberry, Himalayan Huckleberry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 2'-3'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Vaccinium glaucoalbum foliage, fruit by Briggs Plant Propagators
    View Plant

    Chandler Blueberry

    Scientific Name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Chandler'

    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
    Photo of Chandler Blueberry fruit by Blueberry Glade
    View Plant

    More Options

    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
    Photo of Vaccinium corymbosum 'Legacy' flower by Conifer Kingdom
    View Plant

    More Options

    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
    View Plant

    More Options

    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
    View Plant

    More Options

    +121 more Vaccinium
    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2026 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved