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    Vaccinium membranaceum

    Also Known As

    • Black Huckleberry
    • Mountain Huckleberry
    • Tall Huckleberry
    • Thinleaf Huckleberry

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 2'-6'
    • W: 2'-6'

    planting zones

    • 5a-8b

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    Vaccinium membranaceum plant details

    Vaccinium membranaceum is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by black and red fruit. Attracts birds. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium membranaceum

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: ericaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 6 FT - wide, 2 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in spring
    Uses: fall color

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium membranaceum

    USDA Zones: 5a - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Low-medium shrub which produces sweet, small, red-to-black berries; outstanding scarlet fall color. S/M-D/GDr

    By: Forestfarm

    Blooms: spring, white-pink, tasty black fruit in fall/ deciduous foliage Zone 3-9. 2'-6', PNW, shade-sun, moist, well drained

    By: Keeping it Green Nursery

    Gardening facts about Vaccinium membranaceum plant

    How to Grow Vaccinium membranaceum

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • birds

    • Fruit

      • red
      • black

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    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
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    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
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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
    Photo of Vaccinium corymbosum 'Legacy' flower by Conifer Kingdom
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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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