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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
Vaccinium membranaceum plant details
Vaccinium membranaceum is a broadleaf deciduous shrub with. 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
- 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
By: Forestfarm
Garden photo gallery of Vaccinium membranaceum
By: Magnus Manske
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How to Grow Vaccinium membranaceum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- well-drained
Features
Wildlife
- birds
Fruit
- red
- black
Flower Season
- spring
Flower Color
- white
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Landscape groups by tags
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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
Scientific Name: Vaccinium erythrinum
aka Red-twig Wortleberry
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
6a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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
Scientific Name: Vaccinium 'Razz'
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
4a-9b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 3'-5'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture - regular
Scientific Name: Vaccinium corymbosum 'Ozarkblue'
aka Vaccinium corymbosum 'Ozark Blue'
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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