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Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Hamilton'
Also Known As
- Vaccinium macrocarpum 'Hamilton'
- Hamilton's Dwarf Cranberry
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 2"-3"
- W: 12"-16"
planting zones
- 2a-7b
Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Hamilton' plant details
Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Hamilton' is a slow-growing broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer pink flowers emerge followed by red fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Hamilton'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 12 IN - 16 IN - wide, 2 IN - 3 IN - tall
- Flowers: pink blooms in summer
- Uses: fall color, rock garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Hamilton'
- USDA Zones: 2a - 7b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: The Bovees Nursery
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How to Grow Vaccinium macrocarpon 'Hamilton'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
Fruit
- red
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Zones
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