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Vaccinium consanguineum
Also Known As
- Costa Rican Blueberry
Plant type
shrub, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 24"-36"
- W: 24"-36"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Vaccinium consanguineum plant details
Vaccinium consanguineum is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by blue fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, rich and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Vaccinium consanguineum
- Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
- Plant family: ericaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring
GROWING CONDITIONS for Vaccinium consanguineum
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Vaccinium consanguineum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- acidic
- well-drained
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- bees
Fruit
- blue
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
7a-10b
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-4'
- sun - mostly 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
aka Legacy Northern Highbush Blueberry
Plant Type
Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
5a-8b
Size
Height: 4'-6'
Width: 4'-6'
- sun
- even moisture
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
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
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